Organ transplant recipients are twice as likely to develop melanoma compared with people who do not receive a transplant, according to a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
Scientific Publications
New Combination Treatment Effective Against Melanoma
In findings never before seen in melanoma, a novel combination therapy was found to be highly effective at treating patients with skin metastases, new research has shown.
Details of skin toxicities with targeted drugs in melanoma
Although many different skin reactions to melanoma drugs are labeled as a “rash," differentiating them could improve treatment. A report published online July 22 in JAMA Dermatology described the cutaneous toxicity seen with BRAF and MEK inhibitors used to treat metastatic melanoma.
Stratifying for Distant Brain Failure, Whole-brain Radiotherapy Beneficial
Stratification for early distant brain failure (DBF) and salvage whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) in patients initially treated with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) may be useful for treatment decision-making for patients with brain metastases, according to an article published online in the journal Cancer.