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Most U.S. cancer trials conducted in more affluent, less diverse areas
Most of the major cancer clinical trial centers in the U.S. are located near more affluent and white populations compared with the national average, according to results published in JAMA Oncology.
Many survivors of localized melanoma fear recurrence despite favorable prognosis
Despite the high cure rate of localized cutaneous melanoma, many patients who undergo successful surgical resection experience severe anxiety and fear about the possibility of recurrence, according to findings published in JAMA Dermatology.
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Military members, veterans face increased risk for melanoma
SAN DIEGO — U.S. military members face an increased risk of developing melanoma due to occupational hazards, according to an American Academy of Dermatology press release.
After stage 4 melanoma diagnosis, treatment, William Shatner shares new outlook on life
SAN DIEGO — Actor William Shatner still vividly recalls the moment he learned a simple lump under his right ear, initially dismissed, was in fact cancer, and how concern from a caring physician likely saved his life.
Health care professionals enthusiastic about approval of first cell therapy for melanoma
An analysis of global online conversations among health care professionals on social media in February showed an overarching sense of enthusiasm about FDA approval of the first cellular therapy to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
AACR to honor Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, for lifetime achievement in cancer research
Steven A. Rosenberg, MD, PhD, FAACR, will be awarded the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cancer Research during the AACR Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Reflectance confocal microscopy proves effective for real-life practice
Reflectance confocal microscopy can be integrated into the daily workflow of dermatology practices, sparing unnecessary biopsies, according to a study.
Using noncentralized AI learning to diagnose skin cancer can improve patient privacy
Federated learning may be a viable alternative to centralized learning for diagnosing invasive melanomas and nevi while maintaining patient privacy, according to a study.
COVID-19 caused ‘substantial deficit’ of cancer diagnoses in first 10 months of pandemic
More than 130,000 cancer cases went undiagnosed during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers estimated in a cross-sectional analysis published in JAMA Oncology.
Q&A: Physician responds to Kim Kardashian using tanning booth to help psoriasis
When Kim Kardashian recently claimed that her tanning booth soothes her psoriasis, the star received backlash from practitioners and fans alike.
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