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May 8th 2024
The Food and Drug Administration granted a Biologics License Application for subcutaneous Opdivo for potential approval.
Too Few Recognize the Dangers of a Common Skin Cancer: Squamous Cell Carcinoma
October 21st 2019Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, caused by sun exposure or environmental toxins, is usually curable with surgery. Maybe that’s why many don’t realize that, if this cancer goes unchecked and untreated, it can grow, spread and become life-threatening.
Targeted Drug Combination Can Have Long-Lasting Results for Some With BRAF-Mutated Melanoma
August 2nd 2019Figuring out whether to take targeted drugs or immunotherapy can be challenging for patients with metastatic melanoma that expresses a BRAF gene mutation, but there are rules of thumb that can help.
FDA Approves Keytruda for Merkel Cell Carcinoma
December 20th 2018The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Keytruda (pembrolizumab) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with recurrent locally advanced or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma, according to the agency.
The Naked Truth: Panel Urges Patients to Get Checked from Head to Toe for Melanoma
October 15th 2018The panelists acknowledged that many individuals face barriers to receiving regular skin check-ups. Some people – especially those in rural areas – may not have a dermatologist near them. And even if they do make it in to a doctor’s office for a skin check-up, they may not be checked as thoroughly as they should be.