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Novel Combination Therapy Potentially Combats Mutating Cancers

The mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) pathway is an important bridge in the switch from extracellular signals to intracellular responses.

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Harnessing the latest proteomics approaches in the fight against skin cancer

Sunshine in moderation is good for you, but too much exposure without adequate protection can lead to melanoma – the most dangerous type of skin cancer due to its ability to spread to other organs rapidly if not treated early.

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Nivolumab/Ipilimumab Combo Shows Antitumor Activity in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

The combination of nivolumab with ipilimumab demonstrated activity in patients with metastatic uveal melanoma with encouraging responses.

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Finding a New Way to Fight a Deceptive Disease

Cancer is a horribly painful and debilitating illness, but would you ever call it “diabolical”? What about “conniving”? You might after you hear about the latest research out of Vanderbilt University showing that cancer cells adjust their metabolic profile to evade the effects of treatment.

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