Skin Cancer

Minority of Melanomas With Complete Response to Anti–PD-1 Relapsed After Drug Cessation

By

Leah Lawrence

Publish Date March 27, 2020

More research is needed to define criteria for stopping therapy.

Large Decrease Seen in Melanoma Mortality From 2013 to 2016

Publish Date March 26, 2020

Overall mortality decrease started in 2013 following introduction of 10 new treatments in 2011.

What Contributed to the Decrease in Melanoma Incidence in Younger Individuals?

By

Katarina Zimmer, MSci, MS

Publish Date March 6, 2020

A recent study documents a downward trend in melanoma incidence in adolescents and young adults, but experts disagree about the causes.

Hydrochlorothiazide Exposure May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date March 9, 2020

In this study, oral cancer risk was used as a negative control since it is not associated with increased exposure to UV radiation.

Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification

Publish Date January 24, 2020

Of those surveyed in rural communities, 43 percent intended to perform self-exam but did not follow through.

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