Melanoma Risk and Biologic Therapy: Is There a Link?
Because the TNF-α pathway plays a critical role in tumor surveillance, there is concern that inhibition of this pathway could predispose patients to certain malignancies.
Melanoma
Study Investigates Association Between Height and Risk for Invasive Melanoma
This study used data from the Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and NHS2 to explore the association between height, number of nevi, and risk of invasive melanoma.
Advanced Melanoma Management in the COVID-19 Era
Strategies for the management of advanced melanoma during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic are provided.
Racial Differences Seen in Time to Treatment for Melanoma
Black patients are more likely to experience a longer delay from diagnosis to surgery vs white patients with melanoma.
Melanoma Risk From Biologic Therapy Remains Uncertain
Clinically important increases in melanoma risk in patients treated with biologic therapy for common inflammatory diseases cannot be ruled out based on current evidence.
Mole Patrol: A Case of Disseminated Melanoma
The clinical presentation of melanoma varies between patients, stage of diagnosis, subtype, and may initially present the same as any other pigmented macule or patch on the skin.
Exposure to Antibiotics Associated With Survival Detriment in Patients With Advanced Melanoma Treated With ICIs
Previous studies have shown an association between gut microbiome diversity and response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
FDG-PET Superior to CT for Predicting Melanoma Relapse After Immunotherapy
The long-term outcome of patients with melanoma may be predicted by FDG-PET imaging and also influence treatment duration.
PET, CT Scans for the Staging of Malignant Melanoma
Findings suggest that PET/CT imaging should be included in the malignant melanoma treatment algorithm starting with T2 patients.
Malignant Cutaneous Tumors of the Scalp: Difficult to Identify, Manage
A number of factors underscore the importance of careful examination of the scalp for skin cancers during consultation.
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