Gut microbiome changes seen in later-stage melanoma
Source: Healio, September 2023
Key takeaways:
- Gut microbiome analysis found differences in those with early- and late-stage melanoma compared with controls.
- Findings suggest gut microbiome changes can help identify future intervention targets.
Fecal microbiome samples showed significant differences in patients with melanoma compared with control subjects, as well as in those with early- and late-stage disease, according to a study.
“The gut microbiome represents the largest collection of microbial communities within the human body and has become increasingly recognized for its potential effect on clinical cancer outcomes,” Russell G. Witt, MD, MAS, of the department of surgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and colleagues wrote.