Melanoma
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In and out surgeries become the norm during pandemic
The number of same-day discharges has grown for various surgeries but it’s not always the right or the preferred choice, experts say.
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Antibiotic and glucocorticoid use before cancer therapy could have detrimental effect on outcomes
Observational study finds that antibiotics and glucocorticoids at 10 mg daily when given within 1 month before or after immune checkpoint...
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Fecal microbiota transplants may improve resistance to melanoma immunotherapy
“The big question that’s lacking is why and how does FMT work, and how can we make the response better?”
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Many patients, doctors unaware of advancements in cancer care
“These patients must be spared the traumatic effects of being handed a death sentence that no longer reflects the current reality,” said Dr....
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Opioid prescriptions following Mohs surgery dropped over the last decade
The four opioids obtained most during the study period were hydrocodone (55%), codeine (16.3%), oxycodone (12%), and tramadol (11.6%).
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ctDNA may be a better surrogate for survival than RECIST
ctDNA was detected in most patients with metastatic uveal melanoma. Treatment with tebentafusp was associated with a reduced tumor burden in 70%...
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Most community-based oncologists skip biomarker testing
Survey shows that 48% of community clinicians use biomarker testing to guide treatment decisions, compared with 73% of academic clinicians.
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Immunotherapy for cancer patients with poor PS needs a rethink
Patients should not receive immunotherapy just to reduce risk of side effects, doctor says.
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Adjuvant pembro success in early melanoma raises questions
“How come all get treated? What about the risks of toxicity? The costs? And where do we fit these patients into clinic?”
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Age, distance from dermatology clinic predict number of melanomas diagnosed
“Our findings reveal an important vulnerability among older patients in nonurban areas.”
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One in three cancer articles on social media has wrong info
Physician says misleading information online may be harmful to patients.