Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification
Of those surveyed in rural communities, 43 percent intended to perform self-exam but did not follow through.
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ASTRO Issues Recs for Radiation Tx of Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
RT recommended as primary treatment for BCC, cSCC patients who are not surgical candidates.
Therapeutic, Survival Outcomes in Advanced Malignant Melanoma Influenced by Facility Volume
Risk of death inversely proportionate to volume of patients with advanced-stage malignant melanoma treated at a facility.
Recognition of Dermatoscopic Characteristics of Neck Melanomas May Facilitate Earlier Diagnosis
A retrospective study of neck lesions sought to determine the clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics of melanomas on the neck vs nevi.
Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Rare Immune-Related Adverse Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Diagnosis and management of EF in the setting of cancer immunotherapy requires close collaboration between patient’s oncologist, dermatologist, and rheumatologist.
Melanoma Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial: Study of Tumor Tissue Samples From Patients With Stage I, Stage II, or Stage III Malignant Melanoma
Clinical Trial: Evaluating the Safety and the Biological Effects of Intratumoral Interferon Gamma and a Peptide-Based Vaccine in Patients With Melanoma (Mel 51)
Clinical Trial: Study of Families With Melanoma
Clinical Trial: Individualized Temozolomide in Treating Patients With Stage IV Melanoma That Cannot Be Removed By Surgery
Clinical Trial: Combination Therapy of Topical Imiquimod Plus Multipeptide Vaccination for Cutaneous Metastases of Melanoma
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