Malignant Melanoma
Omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids may protect against several cancers
Higher omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid levels may help reduce cancer risk, according to study findings.
Update on cancer-causing benzene in acne products leads dermatology news from October
A study on cancer-causing benzene in acne products was Healio Dermatology’s most-read article of October, with coverage from clinical meetings also garnering attention.
Alpha-9 Oncology doses first subject in phase 1 study for new melanoma diagnostic agent
The first participant has been dosed in the phase 1 study evaluating Ga-A9-3202 for locally advanced or metastatic melanoma imaging, Alpha-9 Oncology announced in a press release.
Telemedicine’s promise, barriers most popular ocular oncology news of 2023
The top Healio ocular oncology-related articles in 2023 explored telemedicine’s growing promise and barriers, as well as risk features for malignant melanoma transformation in the eye.
31-GEP test lowers melanoma-specific mortality by 29%
Patients tested with the DecisionDx-Melanoma 31-gene expression profile test experienced 29% lower melanoma-specific mortality and 17% lower overall mortality compared with untested patients, according to a study.
Gene expression profiling may help in skin cancer management
Understanding the types of gene expression profiling available may help practitioners integrate these tools into their practices, according to a study.
RNA sampling via tape strips may rule out melanoma in suspicious lesions
Obtaining RNA samples from suspicious lesions via tape stripping was found to be a valid technique for detecting cutaneous malignant melanoma, according to a study.
31-GEP testing should be considered in new melanoma patients
Dermatologists should consider ordering a 31-gene expression profile test to determine metastasis risk in patients with newly diagnosed cutaneous malignant melanoma, according to a study.