Melanoma
Opinion
Dodging potholes from cancer care to hospice transitions
The consequences of suboptimal hospice transitions can damage the mental health and well-being of patient and caregiver.
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Pick your sunscreen carefully: 75% don’t pass muster
Overall, about 1 in 4 sunscreens, or about 500 products, met standards for providing adequate sun protection and avoiding ingredients linked to...
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Q&A with Hubert (Hugh) Greenway, MD
“Every patient who comes to see me has a story, so I try to understand their story,” Dr. Hugh Greenway said.
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Made-to-order TILs effective against metastatic melanoma
The product, called lifileucel, is custom made for each patient.
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PLA testing brings nuance to the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma
“Future prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to examine role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients,” Dr....
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Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
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Global melanoma incidence high and on the rise
The highest incidence and mortality rates of cutaneous melanoma are in wealthy nations, a new study shows.
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Few new cancer drugs replace current standards of care
Newer drugs could benefit patients but could increase the cost of care.
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FDA approves new immunotherapy combo for metastatic melanoma
Approval is based on findings that show median progression-free survival of 10.1 months.
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Adverse skin effects of cancer immunotherapy reviewed
“The desirable, immune-mediated oncologic response is often achieved at the cost of immune-related adverse events (irAEs) that may potentially...