A history of childhood cancer more than doubled the risk of melanoma and premature death in adults, a large retrospective review showed.
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Novel Method for Predicting Immunotherapy Response in Melanoma Patients
A recent study shows that macrophages can be used to predict whether or not a melanoma patient will respond to chemotherapy. The results were published in Oncology Advances.
Diabetes Drug Protects Against Skin Cancer, New Research Says
TUESDAY, Jan. 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A popular diabetes drug can provide protection against skin cancers, a new study says.
Study identifies best imaging methods for evaluating brain tumor response in melanoma patients
Raymond Y. Huang, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Radiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, is the corresponding author of a paper published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, “Comparative Analysis of Intracranial Response Assessment Criteria in Patients With Melanoma Brain Metastases Treated With Combination Nivolumab + Ipilimumab in CheckMate 204."