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Age, tumor size, immunosuppression linked to poorer outcomes in adnexal carcinomas
Factors such as age, tumor size and immunosuppression are linked with survival outcomes in localized adnexal carcinomas, according to a study.
DermTech files for chapter 11 protection
DermTech has filed for voluntary chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, the company announced in a press release.
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Suntegrity Skincare recalls Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation
Suntegrity Skincare has issued a voluntary recall of nine Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation lots, according to a press release from the FDA.
Adding mRNA vaccine to immunotherapy cuts risk for melanoma recurrence nearly in half
CHICAGO — Combining an mRNA-based cancer vaccine with standard-of-care pembrolizumab significantly improved RFS and distant metastasis-free survival among patients with resected high-risk melanoma, study results showed.
FDA expands Klisyri approval for actinic keratosis treatment on larger face, scalp areas
The FDA has approved the expanded use area of Klisyri to up to 100 cm2 on the face and scalp for the treatment of actinic keratosis, Almirall announced in a press release.
Novel, benign nail finding linked to syndrome that increases risk for certain cancers
New evidence suggests that a novel, benign nail finding may facilitate the detection of BRCA1-associated protein tumor predisposition syndrome which leaves patients at risk for certain cancers, according to a study.
FDA grants breakthrough device designation to AI-powered, diagnostic skin cancer tool
The FDA has granted breakthrough device designation to VIO Skin Platform, an AI-powered tool that evaluates suspicious lesions for skin cancer, Enspectra Health announced in a press release.
‘There may be a role’ for frontline lifileucel plus pembrolizumab in advanced melanoma
CHICAGO — A front-line treatment regimen including lifileucel and pembrolizumab produced ongoing durable responses in some patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma, according to findings presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.
Targeted induction before immunotherapy shows limited benefit in advanced melanoma
CHICAGO — Sequencing encorafenib plus binimetinib with nivolumab and ipilimumab did not delay disease progression in adults with advanced BRAF-mutated melanoma, results from a randomized phase 2 trial showed.
Targeted therapy combination extends survival in BRAF-mutant melanoma
CHICAGO — Adjuvant dabrafenib plus trametinib reduced mortality risk for adults with resected stage III BRAF V600-mutant melanoma, according to final results of the randomized phase 3 COMBI-AD trial.
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