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Allan Ryan
May 15, 20232 min read
DNA mutations that lead to skin cancer seen in normal looking skin
So-called ‘normal looking’ skin can still harbour sun-damaged DNA mutations that can contribute to the development of skin cancer,...
John Evans
May 5, 20232 min read
Australian GPs managing more skin cancer
More general practitioners (GPs) are managing skin cancer patients in Australia, according to a national survey in that country. The...
John Evans
Mar 31, 20232 min read
Genetic contribution to late-stage cancer treatment resistance identified
New research has identified some factors that may lead to some skin cancers no longer responding to treatment. Published in Cancer...
Allan Ryan
Mar 13, 20232 min read
Melanoma rates lower in patients with atopic diseases
According to a new study, the risk of melanoma developing in people with a history of atopic disease is up to 50% lower than in...
Allan Ryan
Feb 27, 20232 min read
Investigational melanoma vaccine receives breakthrough designation from U.S. FDA
Data from a Phase 2b study indicates that an investigational personalized mRNA cancer vaccine known as mRNA-4157/V940, in combination...
John Evans
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Methotrexate use associated with increased risk of some skin cancers
New findings from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden show that methotrexate (MTX) use is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer...
Allan Ryan
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Fewer cases of melanoma seen in people taking vitamin D
A Finnish study of nearly 500 people who had an increased risk of skin cancer revealed fewer cases of melanoma in those who took vitamin...
John Evans
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Fractional laser Tx may prevent keratinocyte carcinoma
New research by a Massachusetts General Hospital-led team indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the...
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