New £400,000 melanoma vaccine heralds start of 'cancer renaissance' as UK trials personalised jabs for lung, bowel, pancreas and liver tumours... but experts fear NHS can't afford them
The UK is entering a ' cancer renaissance' with pioneering personalised vaccines to combat some of the deadliest tumours expected by 2030, say leading experts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How DOES the pioneering skin cancer vaccine work? When will patients be able to get hold of it? And could it really be a cure for deadly melanoma? All your questions answered...
Brits could be just over a year away from receiving a 'game-changer' jab on the NHS to treat one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 26, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Real hope’ for cancer cure as personal mRNA vaccine for melanoma trialled
Excitement among patients and researchers as custom-built jabs enter phase 3 trialDoctors have begun trialling in hundreds of patients the world ’s first personalised mRNA cancer vaccine for melanoma, as experts hailed its “gamechanging” potential to permanently cure cancer.Melanoma affects about 132,000 people a year globally and is the biggest skin cancer killer. Currently, surgery is the main treatment although radiotherapy, medicines and chemotherapy are also sometimes used.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 26, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Andrew Gregory Health editor Tags: Cancer Skin cancer Drugs Medical research Science Health Vaccines and immunisation UK news UCL (University College London) Source Type: news
ESMO Recap: Adjuvant Vs. Neoadjuvant Therapy in Melanoma ESMO Recap: Adjuvant Vs. Neoadjuvant Therapy in Melanoma
Dr Jeffrey Weber discusses adjuvant and neoadjuvant therapy in melanoma.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Radiology Headlines - April 25, 2024 Category: Radiology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Woman given terminal diagnosis over mole living best life 30 years later
Growing up in the warm sunshine of the Australian eastern coast, life was good for a young mom enjoying a flourishing career in corporate Sydney, but she didn't know that she was about to encounter one of the hardest challenges anyone could be faced with. At the age of 32 and with a three-year-old…#australian #sydney #fionaaaron #melanoma #melbourne #sunshinecoast #queensland #nadia #ausaid #philippines (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Melanoma Research Foundation to host the New England Miles for Melanoma 5K
The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is thrilled to announce one of the first events in its annual Miles for Melanoma nationwide 5K program, bringing together local melanoma patients, care partners and thrivers. This year we will be hosting our annual New England event on Saturday, May... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 20, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Regimens for Melanoma Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Regimens for Melanoma
Dr Jeffrey Weber discusses recent abstracts focused on melanoma, as presented at ESMO.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
ESMO : Breakthroughs in Melanoma Treatment Regimens ESMO : Breakthroughs in Melanoma Treatment Regimens
Dr Jeffrey Weber discusses recent abstracts focused on melanoma, as presented at ESMO.Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 18, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Science Fiction Becomes Fact: Neoantigen Therapy in Melanoma Science Fiction Becomes Fact: Neoantigen Therapy in Melanoma
Prof David Kerr discusses neoantigen therapy for patients with melanoma. (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 6, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Commentary Source Type: news
Medicare IHC Claims With Melanoma Dxs Increased, Study Finds Medicare IHC Claims With Melanoma Dxs Increased, Study Finds
With sparse guidance regarding best practices for IHC in melanoma diagnosis, more research is needed to optimize use of IHC in this setting, according to the authors.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Rate of Malignancy Low in Pediatric LM Rate of Malignancy Low in Pediatric LM
Pediatric longitudinal melanonychia may look like subungual melanoma in adults, but a low probability of malignancy makes clinical monitoring a reasonable noninvasive management strategy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - April 1, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Ninja, Video Gaming Star on Twitch, Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis
Tyler Blevins, the video game superstar known as Ninja, revealed this week that he had been diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer. Mr. Blevins, 32, said on social media on Tuesday that a mole was removed from his foot during an annual checkup with a dermatologist a few weeks ago. “It came…#tylerblevins #ninja (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ninja, Twitch ’s Top Streamer, Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis
The gamer, Tyler Blevins, said a mole removed from his foot during a recent checkup with a dermatologist was found to be a melanoma. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - March 27, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Johnny Diaz Tags: Blevins, Tyler (1991- ) Skin Cancer Melanomas Computer and Video Games Youth American Cancer Society Source Type: news
Antidote and Melanoma Research Alliance join forces to enhance clinical trial search for people impacted by melanoma
The collaboration introduces an improved patient and caregiver experience to facilitate more accurate matches to appropriate clinical trials for individuals affected by melanoma. MIAMI and WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Antidote Technologies ("Antidote"), a... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 26, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Military Service Can Bring Melanoma Danger
TUESDAY, March 12, 2024 — U.S. military veterans, especially those who served in the Air Force, are at high risk for one of the deadliest skin cancers, melanoma.The risk owes to work hazards associated with service in countries near the equator... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 12, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
