Oncology & Cancer
'Tiny first responders' use powers for good against skin cancer
Researchers investigating a group of microscopic cells have discovered they can put the brakes on the rapid development of melanoma lesions.
Jun 8, 2021
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Melanoma
Oncology & Cancer
Analyzing tumor microenvironment at single cell level sheds light on metastatic melanoma outcomes
There are several new treatment options available for patients with advanced melanoma. While these therapies have greatly improved the prognosis for patients, each person can respond to the treatments differently. Treatment ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New immunotherapy drug effective for melanoma, other cancers
A new immune checkpoint inhibitor has proven effective in helping save the lives of advanced melanoma patients, a breakthrough that could extend to the treatment of other cancers. Relatlimab is the first immunotherapy treatment ...
Jun 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Small uveal melanomas 'not always harmless', study finds
A new article from Liverpool ocular researchers demonstrates that small uveal (intraocular) melanomas are not always harmless, as the current paradigm suggests.
May 19, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists reveal role of genetic switch in pigmentation and melanoma
Despite only accounting for about 1 percent of skin cancers, melanoma causes the majority of skin cancer-related deaths. While treatments for this serious disease do exist, these drugs can vary in effectiveness depending ...
May 18, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer has ripple effect on distant tissues
A new study with zebrafish shows that a deadly form of skin cancer—melanoma—alters the metabolism of healthy tissues elsewhere in the body. The research from Washington University in St. Louis suggests that these other ...
May 13, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Mutation profile of acral nevi differs from acral melanoma, researchers find
Melanocytic nevi, or moles, are nonmalignant growths that arise from pigment producing cells of the skin. They are mostly found in sun-exposed areas; however, they also can be found in sun-protected areas, such as the palms, ...
May 12, 2021
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Medical research
New hope against a rare, incurable eye cancer
A cutting-edge experimental drug cuts nearly in half the risk of death among patients with a rare but aggressive cancer of the eye, new clinical trial data show.
Apr 20, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Thiazides may up risk for skin cancer in older adults
(HealthDay)—Higher exposure to thiazides is associated with increased rates of incident keratinocyte carcinoma and melanoma among older adults, according to a study published online April 12 in CMAJ, the journal of the ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study shows novel immunotherapy approach to fight melanoma
In a new study led by Yale Cancer Center, researchers have advanced a tumor-targeting and cell penetrating antibody that can deliver payloads to stimulate an immune response to help treat melanoma. The study was presented ...
Apr 12, 2021
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