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...
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John Evans
May 172 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...
Allan Ryan
Apr 292 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 82 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
Feb 262 min read
AI system identifies melanoma in early stages
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help in the early detection of skin cancers, according to a study from Dalhousie University in...
John Evans
Nov 24, 20232 min read
Potential Tx to prevent melanoma metastasis identified
New findings from a research team led by investigators from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, suggest that kinase inhibitors may...
Allan Ryan
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Combination therapy of benefit in metastatic melanoma
A new finding suggests that a combination of immunotherapies will help patients with aggressive melanoma resistant to PD-1 inhibitors....
Allan Ryan
Jun 19, 20231 min read
Findings may set stage for melanoma vaccine
A new study from Tel Aviv University and the Sheba Medical Center has outlined how melanoma metastasis occurs through the formation of...
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