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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
Mar 13, 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...
Allan Ryan
Feb 27, 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...
John Evans
Feb 10, 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...
Allan Ryan
Jan 16, 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...
John Evans
Jan 13, 20232 min read

Abnormal expression of Lepr leptin receptor may drive SSC malignancy
In a study of RAS gene mutations in squamous cell carcinoma, researchers have found that a single mutated gene in an otherwise healthy...
John Evans
Dec 2, 20222 min read


Highest risk of multiple primary melanomas from indoor tanning
Findings from a case-control study show that a history of indoor tanning is the strongest risk factor for the development of multiple...
John Evans
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Nivolumab shows promise in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Findings from a recent phase II clinical trial show promising results for the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in the treatment of...
John Evans
Nov 18, 20221 min read
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