Tag: Cancer: Skin
Medicare Beneficiaries With Melanoma May Face Tx Delay
Around one in five Medicare patients experience a surgical delay greater than 1.5 months
Early Research Proving Hopeful for Melanoma Vaccine
Approach could be used against other cancers that typically have a high number of mutated proteins
American Academy of Dermatology, March 20-24
The 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology The annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology was held from March...
AAD: Study Examines Incidence of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Incidence of NMSC much higher among Caucasians; Hispanic patients significantly younger
C-Reactive Protein Independent Prognostic Marker in Melanoma
Link with overall, melanoma-specific survival; increase in CRP also linked to disease progression
Sun Damage to Skin Can Continue After Dark
Chemiexcitation is a slow process; "an evening-after" sunscreen possible prevention
Teledermoscopy Feasible, Effective for Monitoring Nevi
Diagnostic concordance 0.87 between conventional office-based visits, teledermoscopy encounters
Coffee Consumption Linked With Reduced Melanoma Risk
Trend toward more protection with higher intake
Patients Satisfied With Shared Appointments Before Mohs Sx
High patient satisfaction for preoperative consultation for Mohs micrographic surgery
Teenage Acne Linked to Melanoma in Women
Findings show increased risk of melanoma after adjustment for known risk factors
