A couple has credited a BBC presenter’s campaign to raise awareness of skin cancer risks with saving their lives.
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Melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System Beneficial for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
HealthDay News — For patients with unresectable metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM), the drug/device combination melphalan/hepatic delivery system (HDS) is efficacious and has a favorable risk-benefit profile compared with best alternative care (BAC), according to a study published online April 7 in the Annals of Surgical Oncology.
Mount Sinai Researchers Discover How Melanoma May Spread to the Brain
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a possible reason why some cases of melanoma—a dangerous form of skin cancer—spread to the brain. Their study, published in the latest issue of Molecular Cell, highlights the role of a group of proteins called the PBAF chromatin remodeling complex in keeping melanoma from getting worse.
Genetic Ancestry and Immunotherapy Response in High-Risk Melanoma
Ahmad Tarhini, MD, PhD, professor and senior member in cutaneous oncology and immunology at Moffitt Cancer Center, discusses inherited genetic variations and genetic ancestry, particularly for patients with high-risk melanoma. With a longstanding focus on improving immunotherapy outcomes and mitigating treatment-related toxicities, Tarhini and his team aim to bridge critical knowledge gaps in precision oncology through this work.