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September 22nd 2023
Mohs micrographic surgery offered better survival outcomes for patients with early-stage Merkel cell carcinoma, compared with wide local excision.
Immunotherapy Combo May ‘Potentially Cure’ Melanoma With Brain Metastases
November 18th 2021The combination of Opdivo and Yervoy may provide a survival benefit for asymptomatic patients with melanoma who have brain metastases, although more efforts are needed to include this patient population in trials.
Obtain Vitamin D Safely Through Diet and Vitamin Supplements, Not with Unprotected Sun Exposure
August 2nd 2021Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a healthy immune system. While a limited amount of the vitamin can be obtained from exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, the suggestion that the best way to obtain vitamin D is through sun exposure is both misleading and dangerous.