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Viruses, ultraviolet sunlight increase skin cancer risk in posttransplant patients
Among individuals who have undergone solid organ transplantation, viral infections and exposure to ultraviolet sunlight were associated with the highest risks for skin cancers, according to a study.
Q&A: Gut microbiome may support patient response to immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment
Research suggests the gut microbiome plays a role in response to cancer immunotherapy, according to a study published in Nature Medicine.
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Phase 3 trial of combination for advanced melanoma misses primary endpoints
A phase 3 trial designed to assess the addition of bempegaldesleukin to nivolumab for previously untreated unresectable or metastatic melanoma failed to meet its primary endpoint, according to the agents’ manufacturers.
Collaboration aims to develop nanoparticle for cancer treatment
In a research collaboration with Mayo Clinic, nanomedical company NaNotics LLC plans to develop and assess a novel subtractive nanoparticle for use in cancer treatment.
Differentiation, invasion risk factors in metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
Poor differentiation and deep invasion are the most common risk factors for metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma following diameter and thickness, according to a study.
Daily remote outcome assessments may improve symptom management during cancer treatment
Daily electronic patient-reported outcome assessments may provide valuable insight into symptom management among patients with cancer undergoing antineoplastic treatment, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Merkel cell carcinoma sees recurrence rate of 40% at 5 years
Merkel cell carcinoma has a recurrence rate of 40%, with 90% reoccurring within the first 3 years, according to a study.
Fox Chase Cancer Center announces appointments
Fox Chase Cancer Center announced two faculty appointments.
Similar skin cancer identification rates found between AI, dermatologists
The use of artificial intelligence to triage and identify certain skin cancers had results similar to dermatologists’ identifications, according to a study.
FDA places clinical hold on Legend Biotech’s CAR-T for T-cell lymphoma
The FDA placed a clinical hold on a phase 1 trial of LB1901, a chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy for treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory T-cell lymphoma.
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