Stress may amplify malignant skin cancer growth

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Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancerdefine that is becoming increasingly common worldwide. The study by medical researchers at Ohio State University suggests that stress amplifies the growth of malignant melanoma particularly in patients with advanced condition. After two years of research, Ohio researchers found a clear link between stress hormonesdefine and cancers. The stress hormone, norepinephrinedefine also known as the "flight or fight" hormone, produces enzymes that stimulate blood vessels to grow in melanoma tumors, speeding up the progression and spread of tumors, the researchers explained so friends don't worry and be happy :-)