Melanoma | Tumor

Melanoma Survivors Should ‘Talk Through’ Fear of Recurrence

April 2nd 2024, 3:00pm

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Melanoma survivors may have an increased risk of recurrence, which may heighten fear and worry, but “it’s OK and normal to be worried,” a doctor said.

Twitch Streamer, ‘Ninja’ Announces Melanoma Diagnosis, LSU Quarterback Honors Teammate With Cancer and More

March 29th 2024, 3:00pm

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From Fortnight player, “Ninja” announcing his melanoma diagnosis to an LSU quarterback sporting the name of his teammate with brain cancer, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.

Olivia Munn Discusses Breast Cancer, Christine Brinkley Diagnosed With Basal Cell Carcinoma and More

March 15th 2024, 3:00pm

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From Oliva Munn and Christine Brinkley discussing their cancer to Donnie Iris returning to the stage after his experience with the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Weeks of TIL Therapy ‘Buys Years’ to Next Melanoma Treatment, Expert Says

February 22nd 2024, 8:00pm

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Treatment with Amtagvi, a TIL therapy recently approved for advanced melanoma, includes a three-week hospital stay upfront, but may lead to years of monitoring without more treatment needed, an expert explained.

Cancer Vaccine ‘Closer Than We Ever Thought,’ 2025 Availability Possible

February 20th 2024, 8:00pm

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Personalized cancer vaccines are on the horizon and could be available for some patient populations as soon as next year, one expert said.

Cancer Vaccine Could Go ‘Above and Beyond Standard of Care’ For Patients

February 15th 2024, 8:00pm

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Moderna and Merck have initiated V940-001, a phase 3 study evaluating vaccine mRNA-4157 and anti-PD-1 therapy Keytruda as postsurgical treatment for stage 2B to 4 melanoma.

Sarah Ferguson Diagnosed With Melanoma, Selena Gomez Responds to a Fan With Cancer and More

January 26th 2024, 4:14pm

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From the Duchess of York receiving a skin cancer diagnosis to Selena Gomez contacting a fan with stage 4 disease, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

Rare Immune Cell May Predict Immunotherapy Response in Melanoma

January 7th 2024, 3:00pm

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Vd1-gd T cells, a rare type of immune cell, have been found to potentially predict how likely it is that certain patients with advanced skin cancer will be responsive to treatment via immunotherapy, according to recently published research.

Basketball Player Eric Montross Dies From Cancer, Teddi Mellencamp Reveals Post-Treatment Scars and More

December 22nd 2023, 4:00pm

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As ‘Big Bang Theory’ star Kate Micucci announced that she is cancer-free and ‘Married at First Sight’ dating coach Mel Schilling announced her cancer diagnosis, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Cancer Vaccine Plus Keytruda Reduces Risk of Recurrence or Death in Melanoma

December 15th 2023, 10:00pm

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Patients with advanced-stage melanoma continue to experience reduced risk of recurrence or death following treatment with a combination of mRNA vaccine mRNA-4157 (V940) and Keytruda, an anti-PD-1 therapy, according to recent study findings.