Skin Cancer

TKI Combination vs Monotherapy for Advanced Melanoma and the Risk for CV Adverse Events

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date August 21, 2019

A meta-analysis sought to determine if survival is improved with dual targeting of the MAPK pathway with BRAF and MEK inhibitors vs BRAF inhibition alone in patients with advanced melanoma.

Rozlytrek, a Tumor Agnostic Therapy, Receives FDA Approval

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date August 16, 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Rozlytrek (entrectinib; Genentech)

Does Adhering to the Mediterranean Diet Lower the Risk of Skin Cancer?

By

Tom Greenhalgh

Publish Date August 8, 2019

Researchers examined whether adhering to the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of skin cancer. We review their findings.

Dietary Vitamin A Intake Tied to Reduced Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Publish Date August 8, 2019

Cutaneous SCC risk reduced for highest versus lowest quintile of vitamin A, retinol, some carotenoids.

Death Rates in Melanoma Fell Markedly Following the Proliferation of New Types of Therapies

By

Karen Weintraub

Publish Date August 7, 2019

Patients are now able to get immunotherapies and targeted therapies at their local clinics, rather than having to travel to academic medical centers.

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