Skin Cancer

Pembrolizumab Use Supported in Advanced Melanoma

Publish Date July 29, 2020

Use supported regardless of BRAF V600E/K mutation status, receipt of prior BRAFi with/without MEKi.

Reduced-Frequency Follow-up of Patients With Melanoma Effective and Accepted

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date July 28, 2020

Nurse-led posttreatment care at a lower frequency did not negatively affect care or patient satisfaction with their care.

UV, Sex, and Age Contribute to Melanoma Tumor Evolution

By

Brandon May

Publish Date July 23, 2020

New tools examine the rate of mutation accumulation in melanoma, and the effect of sex and age on tumor development.

Vitamin D May Cut Colitis Risk for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Publish Date June 22, 2020

Odds of developing ICI colitis significantly reduced with vitamin D use in patients with melanoma.

Study Investigates Association Between Height and Risk of Invasive Melanoma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date June 17, 2020

This study used data from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHS2 to explore the association between height, number of nevi, and risk of invasive melanoma.

Skin Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)

Clinical trial focusing on herditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)

Clinical Trial: Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy

Clinical trial focusing on spectral diagnosis. Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy

Clinical Trial: Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC

Clinical trial focusing on electronic brachytherapy. Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC

Clinical Trial: Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer

Clinical trial focusing on epidermal micrografts. Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer

Clinical Trial: Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project

Clinical trial focusing on Mohs surgery project. Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project