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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...
John Evans
Nov 18, 20221 min read


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...
Allan Ryan
Nov 7, 20221 min read


Relatlimab/nivolumab combo improves melanoma outcomes, may avoid surgery
Findings from a study of patients with stage III melanoma treated with a combination of the immune checkpoint inhibitors relatlimab and...
John Evans
Oct 28, 20222 min read


New molecule may block melanoma growth
Researchers at Emory University in Atlanta have synthesized a novel molecule called indolium 1 that blocks the growth of melanoma cells,...
Allan Ryan
Oct 24, 20221 min read


New technology for rapid bedside skin cancer biopsy diagnosis
A pilot study of a new biopsy imaging system has shown high accuracy in diagnosing non-melanoma skin cancer in two minutes—substantially...
John Evans
Sep 30, 20222 min read


VIDEO: Suppressing key metabolic enzyme may stop melanoma growth, new study shows
A new study has discovered that by inhibiting the key metabolic enzyme GCDH, melanoma cells can be selectively killed to halt tumour growth.
Jeremy Visser
Sep 28, 20221 min read


Lack of melanin precursor DOPA may lead to melanoma in people with lighter skin
People with lighter skin tones may be more susceptible to melanoma not only due to a lack of UV-protective melanin, but because of a lack...
Allan Ryan
Sep 12, 20221 min read


VIDEO: New study suggests many melanoma in situ may not be harmful
According to a new study, many melanoma in situ may not be harmful or require treatment and are overly diagnosed.
Jeremy Visser
Aug 31, 20221 min read
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