Increased Exposure to PFAS, Phenols, and Parabens Linked to Prior Cancer Diagnosis
Higher exposure to PFAS, phenols, and parabens is associated with previous cancer diagnosis in women but not men, a study suggests.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
In Situ and Invasive Melanoma Diagnoses Decreased From 2019 to 2020
Diagnoses of in situ and invasive melanoma were stable from 2018 to 2019 but decreased from 2019 to 2020, researchers found.
Cancer Patients With ICI-Induced Acute Pancreatitis May Require Imaging, Monitoring
Cancer patients with ICI-induced acute pancreatitis may require abdominal imaging for diagnosis and monitoring for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.
High-Risk Melanoma Patients More Likely to Receive Immunotherapy at End of Life
Metastatic melanoma patients at the highest risk of death are more likely than lower-risk patients to receive immunotherapy near the end of their life.
Lorazepam Use Linked to Shorter PFS, OS in Several Cancers
Lorazepam use may impact progression-free survival and overall survival in patients with a range of cancers, new research suggests.
T-VEC Demonstrates Long-Term Efficacy in High-Risk Melanoma
Patients with advanced melanoma who receive T-VEC prior to surgery have better long-term outcomes than patients treated with surgery alone, updated data suggest.
Hepzato Kit Approved for Unresectable Hepatic-Dominant Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
The Hepzato Kit (melphalan/hepatic delivery system) is approved as a liver-directed treatment for adults with metastatic uveal melanoma and unresectable hepatic metastases.
Binimetinib Improves Upon Efficacy of Encorafenib in BRAF-Mutant Melanoma
Adding binimetinib to treatment with encorafenib improves efficacy in patients with BRAFV600-mutant melanoma, new research confirms.
Prevalence of TERT Mutations in Cancer Patients Differs by Race and Sex
The prevalence of TERT promoter mutations among patients with cancer differs by race and sex, a large study suggests.
Melanoma Presentation, Mortality Varies by Race in Men
Patterns of melanoma presentation, disease severity, and mortality vary by race among men, a study suggests.
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