Tag: Cancer: Skin
Factors ID’d for MAPK Treatment Outcome in Melanoma
Sex, serum lactate dehydrogenase level, BRAF genotype independently associated with survival
FDA Approves Odomzo for Recurring Basal Cell Carcinoma
Medication is designed to inhibit the Hedgehog pathway
Trend Alert: Sunburn ‘Art’ Growing Presence on Social Media
Experts warn against the dangers of the increasingly popular practice
Citrus Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Melanoma
Researchers suspect compounds in citrus may sensitize skin to sunlight, but further study needed
Viagra, Other ED Meds Don’t Raise Melanoma Risk
Slightly higher odds for men on ED drugs, but lifestyles are probable culprit
ASCO: Melanoma Rates on the Rise for U.S. Youth
Women account for two-thirds of cases, likely due to unsafe tanning
ASCO: Lymph Node Sx Doesn’t Benefit All Melanoma Patients
Second study supports new immunotherapy for enhanced survival in advanced melanoma
HSV-Derived Immunotherapy Promising in Advanced Melanoma
Study shows it helped a minority of patients, and experts say this approach has promise
History of Teenage Acne Tied to Increased Risk for Melanoma
After adjustment for known risk factors, increased relative risk for women with history of acne
ASCO: Nicotinamide May Help Prevent Non-Melanoma Skin CA
Preliminary Australian study saw association between nicotinamide and lower rates
