Minority of Melanomas With Complete Response to Anti–PD-1 Relapsed After Drug Cessation
More research is needed to define criteria for stopping therapy.
Skin Cancer
Large Decrease Seen in Melanoma Mortality From 2013 to 2016
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?
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
In this study, oral cancer risk was used as a negative control since it is not associated with increased exposure to UV radiation.
Melanoma Treatment Regimens
View treatment regimens for melanoma, including guidance on options and dosing for a number of drugs including ipilimumab and dacarbazine.
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.
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.
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.
