Parkinson Disease Linked to Prostate Cancer, Melanoma
A study has found a novel association between Parkinson disease (PD) and prostate cancer and confirmed the reported risk association for melanoma in patients with PD.
A study has found a novel association between Parkinson disease (PD) and prostate cancer and confirmed the reported risk association for melanoma in patients with PD.
Infection with specific subtypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin.
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) for human melanoma are attractive therapeutic targets.
Skin self-exam one to 11 times per year reduces risk of deep tumor
Overall response rate of 22.5% is independent of BRAF mutation, IL-21 receptor expression.
Energy-producing processes are potential new drug targets in the battle against melanoma.
Trend is to reclassify non-malignancies; no revisions in melanoma diagnoses made in cases from 20 years ago.
Rare mutations drive development of secondary skin cancers in melanoma patients taking vemurafenib, thus prompting the need for screening.
Popular culture has glamorized tan skin, but these studies prove that too much UV exposure leads to skin cancer and other negative effects.
Retrospective analysis shows X-ray is viable for select patients with primary cutaneous tumors.