Mohs Surgery Saves Costs, May Improve Outcomes in Melanoma Mohs Surgery Saves Costs, May Improve Outcomes in Melanoma
Even though upfront costs are higher for Mohs surgery, there can be substantial savings longer term, as well as reduced morbidity for patients.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - May 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news
Skin cancer charity calls for sunscreen tax to be cut so British children are protected in summer
Melanoma Focus is calling on the Government to remove the VAT for high-factor sunscreens, stating that people on the very lowest incomes are less likely to wear sunscreen. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Scrap tax on sunscreen, say cancer charities
There are several types of skin cancer, and melanoma is the most dangerous, as well as the most common type among young people in the UK - with cases on the rise. "If there was a cream that people said could prevent breast cancer, then everyone would be buying it - but for some reason people do…#claireknight #cancerresearch (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Melanoma can be deadly. But experts say it's easy to protect your skin and catch it early
Rates of melanoma are going up in Canada, but experts say this type of skin cancer is highly preventable if you protect yourself from sun exposure and check your skin for irregular moles. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - May 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Radio/White Coat, Black Art Source Type: news
Normal Vitamin D Level May Up Anti-PD-1 Response in Melanoma Normal Vitamin D Level May Up Anti-PD-1 Response in Melanoma
Responses to immunotherapy were better in patients with normal levels of vitamin D, including in those who achieved normal levels via supplementation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - May 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma misconception -- dark skin tones at risk, too
The myth that people with dark skin are immune to melanoma, a type of skin cancer, has persisted for many years. It's a dangerous misconception that has caused some people not to be diligent about protecting themselves against dangerous UV rays. Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, says people with darker skin tones need to be vigilant about sun protection. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/rcsfbWZm6CY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:57) is in the downloads… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 9, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
World's Smallest Skin Cancer; Exercise Boosts Immune Cells; Cannabis and Pain Relief
(MedPage Today) -- Dermatologists at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland have, as verified by Guinness World Records, detected the world's smallest skin cancer -- a tiny melanoma on a patient's cheek that measured just o.025... (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - May 6, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: news
Asthma Tied to Increased Risk for Multiple Cancers Asthma Tied to Increased Risk for Multiple Cancers
Asthma appears to increase the risk for melanoma as well as lung, blood, kidney, and ovarian cancers, but treatment with an inhaled steroid might reduce that risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - May 6, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Research to Be Presented at ISPOR 2023 Illuminates the Economic Costs of Melanoma and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Provides Insights That Can Help Strengthen the Quality and Approach to Real-World Evidence Generation
IRVING, TEXAS, May 5, 2023 — Ontada®, a McKesson business dedicated to leveraging oncology real-world data (RWD), real-world evidence (RWE), clinical education, and provider technology to transform the fight against cancer, will be presenting research at ISPOR 2023, The Professional Society for Hea... (Source: McKesson News)
Source: McKesson News - May 5, 2023 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Skin cancer risks being ‘ ignored ’ by UK public, survey suggests
A survey by charity Melanoma Focus has found that 32% of British people rarely or never use sunscreen when in the UK, raising concerns over the risk of melanoma skin cancer among the population. While 11% of respondents told the survey that they always use sunscreen, male respondents in particular emerged as reluctant to protect... Read moreThe post Skin cancer risks being ‘ignored’ by UK public, survey suggests appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - May 4, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Cancer Clinical Latest news Source Type: news
New Model Helps ID Melanoma Patients With Lymph Node Involvement
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 -- A patient-centered methodology (PCM) approach outperforms conventional analysis for predicting which melanoma patients would have a positive result on sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - May 3, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Melanoma: What It Is, Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 -- Of all the skin cancers, melanoma is the one that scares doctors and patients the most.
Luckily, there are now several options for treatment should you be diagnosed with this aggressive, sometimes deadly, cancer.
Melanoma... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday -- treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery
Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 1, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Janssen Reports First Results from Phase 2 SunRISe-1 Study of TAR-200 and Anti- PD-1 Antibody Cetrelimab in Patients with Bacillus Calmette-Gu érin-Unresponsive Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
CHICAGO, April 30, 2023 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the first results from the open-label Phase 2 SunRISe-1 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of TAR-200 monotherapy (a novel investigational intravesical drug delivery system) and cetrelimab monotherapy (an investigational anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody administered intravenously) in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (HR-NMIBC), who are ineligible for, or decline, radical cystectomy. The study demonstrated that 72.7 percent of patients treated wit...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - April 30, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Latest News Source Type: news
Doctor’s five cancer checks for the skin - warning as sun exposure set to increase
It is thought 90 percent of melanoma cases - the most serious form of skin cancer - could be prevented by staying safe in the sun. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
