Oncology & Cancer
Study raises concern over accuracy of melanoma diagnoses
Concerns over the accuracy of melanoma diagnoses are raised in a study of US pathologists published by The BMJ today.
Jun 28, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Even young teens show signs of sun damage: study
(HealthDay) -- In a new study that used a special type of photography to unveil hidden signs of sun damage, middle schoolers showed evidence of levels of UV exposure that could raise their risk for melanoma later in life.
Apr 13, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
All-cause mortality lower for melanomas identified in routine skin checks
(HealthDay)—Melanomas diagnosed through routine skin checks are associated with significantly lower all-cause mortality, but not with lower melanoma-specific mortality after adjustment for prognostic factors, according ...
Nov 3, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Melanoma cells rewire to resist drug treatment
In 2014, new combination therapies to treat patients with metastatic melanoma hit the market, helping extend the lives of those with this aggressive disease. Yet unfortunately, after several months of treatment, almost all ...
Sep 27, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Weight-loss surgery associated with reduced risk of melanoma, researchers say
In addition to rapid and lasting weight loss and a passel of other health benefits, bariatric surgery has now been linked to a 61 percent reduction in the risk of developing malignant melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer ...
May 28, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Enhanced melanoma vaccine offers improved survival for men
A second-generation melanoma vaccine being developed at UVA Cancer Center improves long-term survival for melanoma patients compared with the first-generation vaccine, new research shows. Interestingly, the benefit of the ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Genetics
Researchers discover how mutant protein leads to melanoma
Researchers from Harvard's Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology (HSCRB)'s Zon lab have discovered a new mechanism that influences melanoma development, a finding that could have wide implications for patients across a variety ...
Apr 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists discover gene mutation that signals aggressive melanoma
Mutation of a gene called ARID2 plays a role in increasing the chance that melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, will turn dangerously metastatic, Mount Sinai researchers report.
Apr 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Rare melanoma type highly responsive to immunotherapy
Desmoplastic melanoma is a rare subtype of melanoma that is commonly found on sun-exposed areas, such as the head and neck, and usually seen in older patients. Treatment is difficult because these tumors are often resistant ...
Jan 11, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers discover why redheads are more prone to melanoma
Red-haired people are known for pale skin, freckles, poor tanning ability and unfortunately, an increased risk for developing skin cancer. Research has shown that they have variants in Melanocortin 1 Receptor (MC1R), a protein ...
Sep 6, 2017
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