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Oct 23, 20182 min read

Skin cancer: Integrating genetics and sun exposure data allows for improved risk estimates

In future studies, the researchers will replicate the trial in sample populations with non-European heritage. They are also exploring altern

Jul 23, 20182 min read

Limitations of apps used for skin cancer diagnosis

A study presented at the British Association of Dermatologists’ Annual Meeting in Edinburgh outlined three major failings of smartphone apps

Jun 22, 20182 min read

Older patients respond better to melanoma immunotherapy

“Our study shows that age is an important factor to consider when administering immunotherapy to melanoma patients,” said Ashani Weeraratna,

May 14, 20182 min read

World Melanoma Day: CDA hosting Facebook Live session at 1 p.m. EST

Melanoma is one of the fastest-rising cancers in Canada and the CDA stresses that it is important for Canadians to learn about the causes an

May 8, 20182 min read

Daily ASA may double melanoma risk in men

That being said, the researchers emphasized that men should not stop taking ASA, as it is known to lower their risk of heart attack. Dr. Nar

Apr 24, 20182 min read

Teenage indoor tanning: certain parents less likely to be aware of health risks

“While it’s not surprising that parents who have tanned themselves would have favourable attitudes toward their children’s indoor tanning, i

Apr 16, 20182 min read

Pembrolizumab reduced recurrence risk of stage 3 melanoma

After a median follow-up of 15 months, 135 of the 514 patients treated with pembrolizumab and 216 of the 505 patients treated with placebo

Apr 13, 20182 min read

Macrophages impair PD-1 immunotherapy in melanoma

"Our study suggests that assessing the abundance of macrophages and the contextual presence of CD8 T-cells—for example by measuring gen

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