Skin Cancer

Measuring an adult patient's height.

Study Investigates Association Between Height and Risk of Invasive Melanoma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

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 examination

Melanoma Risk From Biologic Therapy Remains Uncertain

May 27, 2020

Systematic literature review and meta-analysis reveal link to increased risk cannot be ruled out.

Drug adherence can be a challenge for both patients and clinicians.

Exposure to Antibiotics Associated With Survival Detriment in Patients With Advanced Melanoma Treated With ICIs

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

May 6, 2020

Previous studies have shown an association between gut microbiome diversity and response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Keratinocyte Carcinoma Risk Factors in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients

By

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

April 28, 2020

Although allogeneic HCT is associated with increased risk for keratinocyte carcinoma, the magnitude of risk linked to certain patient characteristics is still unknown.

Many patients with vitiligo undergo multiple courses of phototherapy, which may raise concerns about their risk of photocarcinogenesis.

NBUVB Phototherapy May Not Increase Skin Cancer Risk in Patients With Vitiligo

By

Agata Boxe

April 16, 2020

Many patients with vitiligo undergo multiple courses of phototherapy, which may raise concerns about their risk of photocarcinogenesis.

Combining PD-1 blockade with PAK4 inhibitors could boost the number of patients helped by the therapy.

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

By

Leah Lawrence

March 27, 2020

More research is needed to define criteria for stopping therapy.

Large Decrease Seen in Melanoma Mortality From 2013 to 2016

March 26, 2020

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

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

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

By

Katarina Zimmer, MSci, MS

March 6, 2020

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

Taking oral medication

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

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

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.

Melanoma Treatment Regimens

February 14, 2018

View treatment regimens for melanoma, including guidance on options and dosing for a number of drugs including ipilimumab and dacarbazine.

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