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Genetic contribution to late-stage cancer treatment resistance identified

New research has identified some factors that may lead to some skin cancers no longer responding to treatment. Published in Cancer...

Melanoma rates lower in patients with atopic diseases

According to a new study, the risk of melanoma developing in people with a history of atopic disease is up to 50% lower than in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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