Melanoma
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Most community-based oncologists skip biomarker testing
Survey shows that 48% of community clinicians use biomarker testing to guide treatment decisions, compared with 73% of academic clinicians.
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Immunotherapy for cancer patients with poor PS needs a rethink
Patients should not receive immunotherapy just to reduce risk of side effects, doctor says.
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Age, distance from dermatology clinic predict number of melanomas diagnosed
“Our findings reveal an important vulnerability among older patients in nonurban areas.”
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One in three cancer articles on social media has wrong info
Physician says misleading information online may be harmful to patients.
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Recent trend: Melanoma mortality declining rapidly
Annual report on the status of cancer shows that the incidence of melanoma has been steadily increasing.
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Stop using Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen, J&J warns
Consumers should stop using these products and throw them away, the company said.
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Cancer mortality continues to drop in females as breast cancer reversal looms
Gains were strongest for melanoma and lung cancer, while ground was lost to uterine cancer.
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Americans’ sun protection practices fall short of intentions
Survey suggests “that many people ... believe skin cancer won’t happen to them.”
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Novel immunotherapy relatlimab in advanced melanoma
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Telemedicine is popular among Mohs surgeons – for now
Almost all of those surveyed have used it during pandemic, but fewer want to keep it around.
