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Cisplatin Shortage Eases; Air Pollution Linked to Breast Cancer; Pap Test Confusion

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Sep 15, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
What to Know About Merkel Cell Carcinoma, the Rare Cancer That Killed Jimmy Buffett

An expert weighs in on what to know about the uncommon skin cancer

Sep 06, 2023
A photo of Jimmy Buffett on stage.
Jill Biden Has COVID; BA.2.86 Less Evasive Than Feared? Jimmy Buffett's Fatal Cancer

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Sep 05, 2023
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Gut Microbiome Study Yields Clues to Melanoma Development, Progression

Differences between patients and volunteers, early- vs late-stage may help guide management

Aug 31, 2023
A computer rendering of the bacteria in the gut.
Study Reinforces BRAF-MEK Inhibition Over Anti-BRAF Only in Advanced Melanoma

Improved PFS with encorafenib-binimetinib versus encorafenib, but immunotherapy still top option

Aug 29, 2023
A photo of bottles of Braftovi and Mektovi over a photo of advanced melanoma.
Chatbots Not Always Reliable for Cancer Treatment Advice

Studies show their potential, but reveal clear issues with treatment information reliability

Aug 24, 2023
A photo of a man holding a magnifying glass in front of a laptop displaying the ChatGPT application.
Mohs Surgery Best for Early-Stage Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

Retrospective data suggest superior survival in pathologically confirmed node-negative disease

Aug 23, 2023
A photo of a circular hole in a man’s scalp after Mohs micrographic surgery
FDA OKs First Liver-Directed Treatment for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Hepzato Kit melphalan delivery system produced objective responses in 36% of patients

Aug 15, 2023
FDA APPROVED melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System (Hepzato Kit) over a CT scan of liver metastasis
'Critically Impactful' Drug Shortages; Emotions and Cancer; CRC Clues in Microbiome

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Aug 10, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Wildfires and Lung Cancer Survival; Poverty and ALL; Cancer Link to Overseas Service

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jul 28, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Adjuvant Nivolumab Promising in Resected Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Absolute risk reduction of 9-10% in 1- and 2-year DFS compared with observation

Jul 14, 2023
A photo of the vial and packaging of Opdivo over a photo of a senior woman with Merkel cell carcinoma
FDA OKs Chinese Drug Imports; Kid Cancers Down But Still Up; J&J Amps Up Talc Fight

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

Jul 14, 2023
Onco Break over a computer rendering of a cancer cell.
Dermatologists Hone Diagnostic Accuracy for Suspect Lesions With AI 'Collaboration'

Sensitivity, specificity, mean accuracy, and AUC improved significantly with neural network input

May 16, 2023
A photo of a dermatologist examining a patient’s mole through a dermatoscope.
Allo-Transplant Tied to Better PFS in Advanced Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas

Results will likely "encourage a practice change," editorialists say

May 10, 2023
A photo of a medical technician preparing a hematopoietic stem cells bag
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