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By Bianca Quijano
Jan 8, 20183 min read
Using 5-FU to treat actinic keratosis can minimize risk of squamous cell carcinoma requiring surgery
Using the generic skin cream fluorouracil 5% (5-FU) for two to four weeks may reduce the risk of a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) needing...


Bianca Quijano
Dec 22, 20172 min read
Faster treatment initiation for melanoma linked to better chance of survival
Overall survival decreased in patients waiting longer than 90 days for surgical treatment, regardless of stage. The delay of surgery beyond


by John Evans
Dec 15, 20172 min read
New molecule omaveloxolone counters checkpoint-inhibitor resistance in melanoma
“Our findings suggest that omaveloxolone may overcome resistance to checkpoint inhibitors. Omaveloxolone in combination with checkpoint bloc
by John Evans
Dec 8, 20172 min read
Blood test predicts melanoma return
“Being able to develop an early warning system that will predict if a cancer will return could make a real difference to patients. Research


by John Evans
Dec 1, 20172 min read
Indoor tanning may provoke dependence, study shows
A study of a community sample of 389 non-Hispanic Caucasian young adult women aged 18 to 30 years, who had tanned indoors at least once in t


Bianca Quijano
Nov 29, 20172 min read
UV ray triggered chromatin-remodelling factor gene has potential role in melanoma
Researchers at Cornell University released a study that suggests when melanocyte stem cells (MCSCs) surpass a threshold of genetic mutations


by Emily Innes-Leroux
Nov 16, 20172 min read
Researchers define safe, effective margins for ‘one and done’ skin removal around dysplastic nevi
Researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York City have released recommendations for defined surgical margins for complete removal o
by John Evans, Associate Editor
Aug 30, 20172 min read
Beta blockers may make checkpoint inhibitors more reliable
A preclinical study suggests that beta blocker medications, commonly prescribed for hypertension and cardiac arrhythmia among other...
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