Medical Updates - Herpes Virus May Be Treatment for Late Stage Melanoma | Health News

"Intensive research has recently been completed on melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, and now we have new evidence that a form of the herpes virus, best known for causing cold sores, has shown effectiveness when treating late stage melanoma. While researchers aren’t positive as to the cause of melanoma, exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning booths increase risks."