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.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Skin Cancer Risk Increased by HPV Infection
Infection with specific subtypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) is a risk factor for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin.
Researchers Discover Cancer Stem Cells for Human Melanoma
Cancer stem cells (CSCs) for human melanoma are attractive therapeutic targets.
Melanoma Risk Declines With Self-Exams Plus Doctor Visit
Skin self-exam one to 11 times per year reduces risk of deep tumor
Metastatic Melanoma Responds to First-Line Interleukin-21
Overall response rate of 22.5% is independent of BRAF mutation, IL-21 receptor expression.
Melanoma Progression Linked to Energy Production in Cancer Cells
Energy-producing processes are potential new drug targets in the battle against melanoma.
Pathologists Tend to Reclassify Prior Nonmalignant Diagnoses
Trend is to reclassify non-malignancies; no revisions in melanoma diagnoses made in cases from 20 years ago.
Screening Required for Skin Cancer Patients Taking Vemurafenib
Rare mutations drive development of secondary skin cancers in melanoma patients taking vemurafenib, thus prompting the need for screening.
Survey Says: Tanning Booth Users Beware!
Popular culture has glamorized tan skin, but these studies prove that too much UV exposure leads to skin cancer and other negative effects.
Superficial X-Ray Viable for Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Retrospective analysis shows X-ray is viable for select patients with primary cutaneous tumors.
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