October 31st 2024
Patients with resected stage 3 or 4 melanoma treated with immune-oncology agents demonstrated significantly higher cure rates compared to those treated with placebo.
October 2nd 2024
An expert explains study findings that associate a longer time until postsurgical melanoma recurrence with improved progression and survival.
October 1st 2024
Keytruda continued to improve survival versus Yervoy in unresectable stage 3 or 4 melanoma in long-term follow-up data.
Throughout September, the FDA approved drugs for the treatment of diseases including lung cancer, multiple myeloma, thyroid cancer and breast cancer.
September 25th 2024
Findings from the CheckMate 067 of patients with advanced melanoma include the longest follow-up of a checkpoint inhibitor in any tumor type.
Coping With Mental Health During a Cancer Diagnosis
Melanoma as a Medical Student
Post-Surgical Opdivo ‘Just Makes Sense’ for Stage 2B, 2C Melanoma
An expert reflects on the recent FDA approval of adjuvant Opdivo for patients with stage 2B or 2C melanoma.
Lifileucel Is Efficacious in Advanced Mucosal Melanoma
A phase 2 study evaluated meaningful activity from lifileucel for patients with advanced mucosal melanoma who experienced disease progression on immune checkpoint inhibitors.
‘This Isn’t OK’: Mucosal Melanoma Survivor Talks Self-Advocacy
A diagnosis of a rare internal form of melanoma left J.B. Ward and her care team in “a whirlwind of confusion,” but she pushed for aggressive forms of treatment.
Patients With Advanced Stages of Melanoma Face Higher Health Care Costs
Higher health care costs may be related to the stages of melanoma, especially because of the increasing prices of treatments, according to an expert.
Hepzato Kit’s Approval Is a ‘Big Deal’ for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
An expert discusses what patients can expect when being treated with the Hepzato kit, a direct-to-liver therapy for metastatic uveal melanoma.
Khloe Kardashian Discusses Melanoma, Sherry Pollex, Girlfriend of NASCAR’s Martin Truex Jr., Dies and More
As Teddi Mellencamp reveals more about her cancer diagnosis and Shannen Doherty receives a standing ovation after her stage 4 cancer diagnosis, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.
‘General Hospital’ Star Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Paul Reubens’ Cause of Death Confirmed and More
As The Los Angeles Rams celebrate a cancer survivor and a 9/11 survivor reveals his fourth cancer diagnosis, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.
Luke Combs Brings Cancer Survivor on Stage, Linda Caicedo Returns To Women’s World Cup After Cancer Diagnosis and More
As Ben Alldis reveals previous cancer diagnosis and Luke Combs brings a Make-a-Wish cancer survivor on stage during a concert venue, this is what’s occurring in the oncology space this week.
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Ineffective as Treatment for Solid Tumors
A randomized clinical trial, CHEERS, determined that the combination of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) were ineffective as treatment for patients with advanced solid tumors.