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Novel immunotherapy approach for melanoma Tx identified
Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida have identified a new strategy to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of immune checkpoint...
Allan Ryan
Mar 172 min read


Key mechanism of bone destruction in melanoma bone destruction identified
Photo by: MAKY.OREL via Wikimedia Commons Researchers have identified ferroptosis as the primary mechanism driving osteocyte death in...
Derm City
Jan 272 min read


Variations in cutaneous melanoma in young patients identified
Photo by: Dermanonymous via Wikimedia Commons There are significant differences in tumour characteristics among pediatric and adolescent...
Mitch Shannon
Nov 29, 20241 min read


SARS-COV-2 mRNA vaccines improve clinical responses to immune checkpoint inhibition
In a new study, researchers have identified benefits of SARS-COV-2 mRNA vaccines for cancer patients undergoing immunotherapy. The...
Allan Ryan
Nov 18, 20242 min read


Inherited gene mutations raise melanoma risk more than thought, study finds
Sun exposure has long been viewed as the primary risk factor for skin cancer, with inherited genes playing a relatively minor role. But a...
Allan Ryan
May 27, 20242 min read


Plasma biomarker may identify response to PD-1 inhibitor Tx for melanoma
In a new study, researchers have discovered that a specific liquid biopsy biomarker could potentially be used to assess the effectiveness...
John Evans
May 17, 20242 min read


Melanoma vaccine enters international trial phase
Phase III studies of a personalized vaccine plus immunotherapy for melanoma have been launched at cancer centres around the world,...
Allan Ryan
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Modulating the gut microbiome may improve response to ICB therapy
Deciphering and modifying the composition of various gut bacteria may improve immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) treatment responses in...
Allan Ryan
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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