Melanoma
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Vismodegib Proves Promising for Operable BCCs
Major Finding: Twelve weeks of once-daily oral vismodegib resulted in complete histologic clearance in 10 of 24 patients with newly diagnosed,...
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SCREEN: Melanoma Deaths Reduced by Half in Largest Study Ever
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BRAF-Plus-MEK Inhibition Slows Melanoma
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CDC: Indoor Tanning, Sunburns Still Common in Young Adults
Major Finding: Up to 65% of young adults reported at least one sunburn and up to 44% of women reported using a tanning bed in 2010.Data Source:...
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Women 30% More Likely to Survive Melanoma Than Men
Major Finding: Compared with men, women with melanoma showed a consistent advantage of approximately 30% for overall survival, relapse-free...
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New Dermoscopic Insights Gleaned for Mucosal Lesions
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Early Detection of Melanoma: Harnessing Untapped Resources
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Gains in Melanoma Survival Attributed to Patient Awareness
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Total Body Exam Reduces Melanoma Mortality
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Cyclops Lambs Played Important Role in Vismodegib's Approval
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Cancer Diagnosis Appears to Raise Suicide, Cardiovascular Risks
Major Finding: The rate of completed suicide was twice as high among adults with newly diagnosed cancer of any kind (0.36 per 1,000 person-years)...