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Melanoma: Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Provides Optimal Survival Results
Those who received combination therapy achieved higher event- and recurrence-free survival than patients who received monotherapy.
From the Journals
Cancer Risk: Are Pesticides the New Smoking?
A recent study evaluated cancer risks in the US population using a model that accounts for pesticide use and adjusts for various factors.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs Subcutaneous Atezolizumab Formulation for Multiple Cancer Indications
The drug combo was the first programmed death–ligand 1 inhibitor to gain approval for subcutaneous administration.
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Do Clonal Hematopoiesis and Mosaic Chromosomal Alterations Increase Solid Tumor Risk?
Researchers analyzed whole genome sequencing data from 10,866 women in the WHI to explore possible associations between CHIP, mCA, and solid...
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Study Indicates Skin Cancer Risk Elevated Among Veterans
“Public health measures seeking to address veteran healthcare differences could emphasize primary preventive strategies to mitigate risk,” the...
From the Journals
Cancer Cases, Deaths in Men Predicted to Surge by 2050
Researchers analyzed data from the 2022 Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), which provides national-level estimates for cancer cases and deaths...
Commentary
Cancer Treatment 101: A Primer for Non-Oncologists
Doctor explains why he thinks time of diagnosis is the best time for molecular testing of a new malignant tumor.
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When Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Sexual Challenges
The disruptions caused by cancer and its treatment can interfere with normal physiological and psychological development, leading to issues with...
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Diagnosing, Treating Rashes In Patients on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Cutaneous immune-related adverse events are the most frequently reported and most visible adverse effects of checkpoint inhibition.
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Jeffrey Weber, MD, PhD, Giant of Cancer Care, Dies
He was a principal investigator on many studies, including pivotal clinical drug trials in melanoma.
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Experts Highlight Challenges That Remain for AI Devices in Triaging Skin Cancer
Before AI makes significant inroads in dermatology, clinicians need to see more verifiable data, according to dermatologist Dr. R...