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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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.
Nodal Status, Postoperative RT Not Associated With OS in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma
Researchers sought to evaluate the oncologic outcomes, identify prognostic factors, and assess the clinical impact of postoperative radiation therapy for patients with head and neck mucosal melanoma.
Use of Artificial Intelligence on Camera-Based Images of Skin Lesions Shows Promise in the Diagnosis of Melanoma
Researchers investigated the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate skin lesions suspicious for melanoma in camera-based images as a potential decision-support tool.
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer
For individuals with obesity, risk for skin cancer and melanoma significantly reduced with bariatric surgery.
How Do Melanoma Survivors and Their Partners Feel About Skin Self-Examination?
This study sought to determine gender differences regarding melanoma survivors’ perceptions of partner support and comfort in performing skin self-examinations.
Nivolumab Therapy Prolongs Survival in Advanced Melanoma
Overall survival at five years longer with nivolumab + ipilimumab, nivolumab alone versus ipilimumab.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery May Up Survival in Stage I Melanoma
Survival modestly improved compared with traditional surgery with wide margin excision.
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