A new research paper was published in Oncotarget entitled, “Prognostic and therapeutic insights into MIF, DDT, and CD74 in melanoma."
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Dysfunctional White Blood Cells Linked to Higher Melanoma Risk
About 8 to 10 million Americans over age 40 have an overabundance of cloned white blood cells, or lymphocytes, that hamper their immune systems. Although many who have this condition — called monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL) — do not experience any symptoms, a new study shows they may have an elevated risk for several health complications, including melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The findings, by Mayo Clinic researchers, are published in a new paper in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Breaking the trend: Sweden sees skin cancer decline in under-50s for first time
The risk of skin cancer, malignant melanoma, now appears to be decreasing in Sweden—at least in those under 50, according to a new study.
Experts Report Moderate Patient Adherence to Melanoma Screening and Surveillance Program
Researchers tailored screening and surveillance schedules to individual risk of patients.