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Big Comeback for Myeloma Drug; DIY Cancer Therapy; Gut Clues to Bladder Cancer

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Nov 15, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Accuracy of Skin Cancer Diagnosis Varies by Physician, Exam Method

Greatest diagnostic accuracy with experienced dermatologists using dermoscopy

Nov 14, 2024
A photo of a dermatologist using a dermatoscope to examine a woman’s neck.
Watch for Psoriasis After Cancer Immunotherapy, Study Says

PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors singled out for association

Nov 07, 2024
A photo of a female dermatologist examining the psoriasis on her male patient’s elbow.
Risk of a Second Primary Melanoma Similar Regardless of Race/Ethnicity

Differences in absolute, relative risk highlight complexities of analyzing rare events

Oct 09, 2024
A photo of a female dermatologist examining a man’s back with a dermatoscope.
Selective Role for Single-Agent Ipilimumab After Anti-PD-1 Failure in Melanoma

Two-year survival in second line for patients with BRAF/NRAS wild-type tumors

Oct 08, 2024
 A computer rendering of a monoclonal antibody attacking a melanoma cell.
What Skin Says About Health

Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death

Oct 03, 2024
The YouTube thumbnail with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, a photo of skin tags, and the words: HIGH SUGAR.
Where Are Trump's Medical Records? New Sunscreen Under Review; Why Condoms Are Nixed

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Oct 03, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Timely Skin Cancer Screening After Organ Transplant Still Lacking

Only a minority of patients adhered to SUNTRAC screening recommendations

Sep 26, 2024
The SUNTRAC logo next to a screenshot of the web application.
Higher Steroid Dose for ICI Toxicity Harms Cancer Survival, Analysis Suggests

More data for discussion of controversial association between steroids, immunotherapy

Aug 19, 2024
A photo of a box of prednisolone tablets.
Outcomes in Resected Melanoma Influenced by Timing of Recurrence

Early recurrence after anti-PD-1/L1 likely to benefit more from anti-CTLA-4, targeted agents

Aug 08, 2024
 A photo of melanoma.
Make the Diagnosis: Can You Explain Her Rash and Conjunctival Injection?

A 13-year-old Mexican girl was brought to the doctor by her father for a rash that developed on her face over the last 3 days.

Jul 10, 2024
Young girl's face with a red rash
Can Narrow Margins Suffice for Some Smaller Low-Risk Melanomas In Situ?

Strategy in a selected population could reduce morbidity and costs, researchers argue

Jul 07, 2024
A close up photo of melanoma.
Unexplained CAR-T Death; Americans Spurn Sunscreen; Improving Diversity in Trials

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 28, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Upping Immunotherapy Activity; A Win for Lung Screening; Looming Drug Price Break?

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jun 13, 2024
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
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