Melanoma
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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...
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Ways to lessen toxic effects of chemo in older adults
Three recent high-quality randomized trials evaluated the use of geriatric assessment in older adults with cancer.
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Complex link between gut microbiome and immunotherapy response in advanced melanoma
Previous studies have identified the gut microbiome as “a potential biomarker of response as well as a therapeutic target” in melanoma and other...
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High early recurrence rates with Merkel cell carcinoma
Approximately 95% of all recurrences happened within 3 years of the initial diagnosis in the prospective cohort study.
Opinion
“I didn’t want to meet you.” Dispelling myths about palliative care
This is the first installment of “Diminutio,” a column by Sarah D’Ambruoso, NP, a palliative care nurse in oncology. Today, she shares stories...
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Pioneering test predicts return of malignant melanoma
The test will aid clinicians to identify genuinely low-risk patients diagnosed with an early-stage melanoma, the study’s senior author said.
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U.S. cancer deaths continue to fall, especially lung cancer
There has been an overall decline of 32% in cancer deaths as of 2019.
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Soon-to-be medical student awarded $10K after spotting melanoma
“The mole on the back of your neck is possibly cancerous. Please go see a doctor!”
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High-fiber diet may improve melanoma immunotherapy response, outcomes
Previous research has suggested that the microbiome can influence patients’ response to immunotherapy.
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FDA expands pembrolizumab approval for advanced melanoma
Approval was based on first interim findings from the randomized, placebo-controlled KEYNOTE-716 trial, which evaluated patients with stage IIB...
