Melanoma | Tumor

Rare Immune Cell May Predict Immunotherapy Response in Melanoma

January 7th 2024, 3:00pm

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

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

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.

Cancer Caregiving News From 2023

November 28th 2023, 10:00pm

In honor of National Family Caregiver’s Month, CURE® highlights some of the most important news in 2023.

Coping With Mental Health During a Cancer Diagnosis

November 24th 2023, 10:00pm

Melanoma as a Medical Student

November 22nd 2023, 10:00pm

Post-Surgical Opdivo ‘Just Makes Sense’ for Stage 2B, 2C Melanoma

November 9th 2023, 8:00pm

An expert reflects on the recent FDA approval of adjuvant Opdivo for patients with stage 2B or 2C melanoma.

Lifileucel Is Efficacious in Advanced Mucosal Melanoma

October 30th 2023, 10:00pm

A phase 2 study evaluated meaningful activity from lifileucel for patients with advanced mucosal melanoma who experienced disease progression on immune checkpoint inhibitors.

‘This Isn’t OK’: Mucosal Melanoma Survivor Talks Self-Advocacy

October 10th 2023, 3:00pm

A diagnosis of a rare internal form of melanoma left J.B. Ward and her care team in “a whirlwind of confusion,” but she pushed for aggressive forms of treatment.

Patients With Advanced Stages of Melanoma Face Higher Health Care Costs

October 4th 2023, 1:00pm

Higher health care costs may be related to the stages of melanoma, especially because of the increasing prices of treatments, according to an expert.