Satisfaction High With Mohs Surgery for Melanoma In Situ
Short-term, long-term patient satisfaction high with Mohs micrographic surgery for melanoma in situ.
Skin Cancer
Permanent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: Study Reveals Knowledge and Practice Gaps Occur Across Multiple Disciplines
A survey found that dermatologists have more confidence in diagnosing, managing, and their personal knowledge of permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia compared with clinicians who practice in oncology or primary care/internal medicine.
Reporting Mechanisms for Conflict of Interest Disclosures in Medicine Need Standardization
ASCO officials examined the discrepancies in financial disclosures across platforms and call for a simplified system.
Therapeutic, Survival Outcomes in Advanced Malignant Melanoma Influenced by Facility Volume
Risk of death inversely proportionate to volume of patients with advanced-stage malignant melanoma treated at a facility.
Popular Genetic Tests Miss Many Cancer-Associated Genetic Variants, Particularly in Ethnic Minorities
The chance of missing a disease-causing variant can be as high as 100% across some groups.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on Track for Better Personalization
Emerging evidence suggests that a better understanding of T-cell behavior may help immune checkpoint inhibitors become more personalized.
Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Rare Immune-Related Adverse Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Diagnosis and management of EF in the setting of cancer immunotherapy requires close collaboration between patient’s oncologist, dermatologist, and rheumatologist.
Incidence of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anus Increasing
Greater increase seen for distant-stage and regional-stage SCCA than for localized-stage SSCA.
Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Advanced Melanoma Improves Survival at 5-Year Follow-Up — but Significant Toxicities Linger
A phase 3 trial looking at nivolumab and ipilimumab in advanced melanoma has reported increased survival with the combination, but notable toxicities.
Use of Artificial Intelligence on Camera-Based Images of Skin Lesions Shows Promise in the Diagnosis of Melanoma
Researchers investigated the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate skin lesions suspicious for melanoma in camera-based images as a potential decision-support tool.
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