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Investigational melanoma vaccine receives breakthrough designation from U.S. FDA

Data from a Phase 2b study indicates that an investigational personalized mRNA cancer vaccine known as mRNA-4157/V940, in combination...

Methotrexate use associated with increased risk of some skin cancers

New findings from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden show that methotrexate (MTX) use is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer...

Fewer cases of melanoma seen in people taking vitamin D

A Finnish study of nearly 500 people who had an increased risk of skin cancer revealed fewer cases of melanoma in those who took vitamin...

Fractional laser Tx may prevent keratinocyte carcinoma

New research by a Massachusetts General Hospital-led team indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the...

Abnormal expression of Lepr leptin receptor may drive SSC malignancy

In a study of RAS gene mutations in squamous cell carcinoma, researchers have found that a single mutated gene in an otherwise healthy...

Highest risk of multiple primary melanomas from indoor tanning

Findings from a case-control study show that a history of indoor tanning is the strongest risk factor for the development of multiple...

Nivolumab shows promise in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Findings from a recent phase II clinical trial show promising results for the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in the treatment of...

Models predict low mortality in certain patients with stage 1 melanoma

According to a new study, models based on cancer registry data can help identify subsets of stage 1 melanoma patients with very low...

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