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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...
Allan Ryan
Mar 13, 20232 min read
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...
Allan Ryan
Feb 27, 20232 min read


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...
John Evans
Feb 10, 20232 min read


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...
Allan Ryan
Jan 16, 20232 min read


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...
John Evans
Nov 25, 20222 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
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