Oncology & Cancer

Skin cancer incidence up after pancreas transplantation

(HealthDay)—Nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSCs) commonly occur after pancreas transplantation (PT), particularly in those who have a history of skin cancer, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal ...

Medications

Odomzo approved for recurring basal cell carcinoma

(HealthDay)—Odomzo (sonidegib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat basal cell carcinoma skin cancer that has returned despite surgery or radiation.

Oncology & Cancer

Cancer-seeking 'smart bombs' target kidney cancer cells

Researchers are halting kidney cancer with a novel form of radioimmunotherapy that zeroes in on antigens associated with renal cell carcinoma. Patients with progressive kidney cancer receiving up to three doses of the therapy ...

Oncology & Cancer

Periodontitis linked to HPV-positive head, neck tumors

(HealthDay) -- For patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) there is an increased risk of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive tumors among those with a history of periodontitis, according to a study published ...

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