Melanoma
From the Journals
Study hints at a mechanism behind aggressive melanoma
ARID2 gene deficiency might prime melanoma cells for metastasis.
Diminutio
Dodging potholes from cancer care to hospice transitions
The consequences of suboptimal hospice transitions can damage the mental health and well-being of patient and caregiver.
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Q&A with Hubert (Hugh) Greenway, MD
“Every patient who comes to see me has a story, so I try to understand their story,” Dr. Hugh Greenway said.
Conference Coverage
Which solid organ transplant recipients face the highest risk of skin cancer?
Those at low risk for skin cancer include abdominal organ recipients, SOTR age of younger than 50 at time of transplant, and female gender.
From the Journals
Age, skin cancer risks for ICI-induced bullous pemphigoid identified
“It’s harder to understand why a presumably antibody-mediated side effect would be more likely to have that cross-reactivity where the tumor...
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Made-to-order TILs effective against metastatic melanoma
The product, called lifileucel, is custom made for each patient.
From the Journals
Melanoma screening study stokes overdiagnosis debate
The research has reignited the controversy over the benefits and harms of primary care skin cancer screening.
Conference Coverage
PLA testing brings nuance to the diagnosis of early-stage melanoma
“Future prospective randomized clinical trials are needed to examine role of genetic expression profiling in staging and managing patients,” Dr....
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Study finds discrepancies in biopsy decisions, diagnoses based on skin type
Disparities in dermatologic care among Black patients, compared with White patients, have been well documented.
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Global melanoma incidence high and on the rise
The highest incidence and mortality rates of cutaneous melanoma are in wealthy nations, a new study shows.
From the Journals
Melanoma increasing, but is this overdiagnosis?
“Just like for other cancers ... there should be clear guidelines as to which populations to screen, as well as when to start and when to stop...