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News, opinions and meeting coverage in dermatology.

FDA APPROVED nivolumab and relatlimab-rmbw (Opdualag) over a computer rendering of a skin cross-section with melanoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Fixed-Dose Immunotherapy Combo Wins FDA Approval

Nivolumab plus relatlimab doubled progression-free survival in unresectable melanoma

A physician performs an ultrasound on the neck of his mature female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Message for Ultrasound in High-Risk Cutaneous Head and Neck Cancer

Nodal metastasis detected more often than by clinical exam, worrisome false-positive rate

A close up of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma on a senior man鈥檚 cheek.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Therapies Active in Head and Neck Cancers

High response rate with oncolytic virus plus immunotherapy in cutaneous lesions

A close up photo of Merkel cell carcinoma

<乌鸦传媒>Merkel Cell Carcinoma Much More Likely to Recur vs Other Skin Cancers

5-year recurrence rate was 40% compared with 19% for melanoma

A close up of melanoma on a man鈥檚 back.

<乌鸦传媒>Active Surveillance for Melanoma Meets Reality of Loss to Follow-Up

More than a third of patients lost to follow-up in "real-world" experience

A man itches the rash on his forearm

<乌鸦传媒>Melanoma Patient on Immunotherapy Develops Severe Dermatitis

Clinicians faced with presumed dermatologic AEs urged to consider all differentials

The packaging and vials of Yervoy and Opdivo over a photo of advanced melanoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Long-Term Data Reinforce Standard of Care in Unresectable Melanoma

Landmark trial shows median OS of 72.1 months with nivolumab-ipilimumab

A close up of Merkel cell carcinoma on a person鈥檚 arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Case: VEGFR Inhibition in Merkel Cell Carcinoma Patient

Disease stabilized after post-chemotherapy progression of the aggressive neuroendocrine cancer

A computer rendering of tubes of generic sun screen in various strengths.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Issues Orders Clarifying Rules for Marketing Sunscreens

But more studies on sunscreen chemicals are still needed, advocacy group says

A senior woman sitting on her couch looks at her hands clenched into fists.

<乌鸦传媒>In RA, Little Risk for Recurrent Cancer With Biologic Treatment

Results important because most trials excluded patients with previous cancer, researchers note

ESMO over a computer rendering of a tumor.

<乌鸦传媒>Adjuvant Pembrolizumab Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival in High-Risk Melanoma

Also, fewer cases of distant recurrences in KEYNOTE-716 trial

Photo of 72-year-old woman being evaluated for mild pain and joint stiffness in her hand.

<乌鸦传媒>What's Causing Cancer Patient's Joint Pain While on Checkpoint Inhibitor?

Here is how clinicians diagnosed this rare inflammatory side effect

COVID-19 UPDATE and Other News over a background of illustrated coronaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Surges Emerge; FDA Warns About Chantix; Lions, Tigers, Bears Get Vaxxed

A daily roundup of news on COVID-19 and the rest of medicine

Cancer cells with OncoBreak in the center.

<乌鸦传媒>Start Thinking 'Cure'; One More Hug; Mortgages and Breast Cancer Survival

News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues

ASCO over a computer rendering of a cancer cell and lymphocytes

<乌鸦传媒>Adjuvant Anti-PD-1 Misses on OS in High-Risk Melanoma

But pembrolizumab topped active controls for relapse-free survival

A computer rendering of lymph nodes over a whole body PET/CT scan

<乌鸦传媒>Lymph Node Findings on PET: Cancer or COVID Vaccine?

Post-jab radiotracer uptake "could prompt unnecessary biopsies and treatments"

5 different generic sun screen products

<乌鸦传媒>Bad Day Sunshine: Benzene Found in Many Sun Care Products

Valisure also detected the carcinogen in hand sanitizers earlier this year

ASCO over a computer rendering of a cancer cell and lymphocytes

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Immunotherapy Boosts Melanoma Outcomes

Adding LAG-3 checkpoint inhibitor to nivolumab extended PFS in patients with advanced disease

A dermatoscope image of malignant melanoma

<乌鸦传媒>Doubling Down on Immunotherapy in Advanced Melanoma

Checkpoint inhibitor combo active after upfront anti-PD-1/L1 therapy

A female dermatologist examines the scalp of a senior woman with a magnifying lens.

<乌鸦传媒>Op-Ed: Dermatology Needs Lower Costs and Better Care

A proposal for value-based care

AACR over a computer rendering of a tumor

<乌鸦传媒>Nivolumab Alone Prevails in Resected Melanoma

Adding ipilimumab in adjuvant setting failed to improve relapse-free survival

Three surgeons performing a surgery

<乌鸦传媒>A Win for Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Esophageal Cancer

And other highlights from the Society of Surgical Oncology's virtual 2021 meeting

A photo of the top of a balding man鈥檚 head showing actinic keratosis

<乌鸦传媒>Want Data on Recently Approved Actinic Keratosis Drug? Here You Go

Phase III trial now published in full for topical anti-proliferative treatment

cemiplimab (LIBTAYO) over a photo of basal cell carcinoma above FDA APPROVED

<乌鸦传媒>First Immunotherapy Approved for Basal Cell Carcinoma

Objective responses in 27% of previously treated patients who received cemiplimab

SITC over a computer rendering of chimeric antigen receptor therapy

<乌鸦传媒>IL-8 Antibody Active in Tumors After PD-1/L1 Blockade

Clinical benefit in more than a third of patients with anti-IL-8/nivolumab combo

SITC over a computer rendering of chimeric antigen receptor therapy

<乌鸦传媒>PD-1 Inhibitor Active in Progressive Basal Cell Cancer

Response rate of 20-30% with cemiplimab after post-hedgehog inhibitor progression or intolerance

Bottles of Tafinlar and Mekinist tablets

<乌鸦传媒>Melanoma Survival Benefit Sustained at 5 Years With Adjuvant Combo

Dabrafenib plus trametinib cut relapse risk in half

A pre-treatment open wound basal cell carcinoma requiring medical attention

<乌鸦传媒>Demographics Make a Difference in Common Skin Cancers

Study looks at epidemiology of basal versus squamous cell carcinomas

A close up of a woman with dermatitis applying topical cream to her hands

<乌鸦传媒>Calcineurin Blockers for Eczema: No Cancer Signal in Big Study

"Clinicians can use this evidence to counsel and reassure patients"

atezolizumab (Tecentriq) over a photo of advanced melanoma above FDA APPROVED

<乌鸦传媒>Triplet OK'd as First-Line Therapy in Melanoma

Immunotherapy plus targeted combo nets FDA approval in BRAF-mutant population

A computer rendering of T-cells attacking cancer cells

<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Immunotherapy Tied to Severe COVID-19 Outcomes

Nearly threefold increased risk of hospitalization, severe respiratory illness

A computer rendering of an antibody

<乌鸦传媒>Biologics Don't Increase Melanoma Risk... Probably

Meta-analysis offers some reassurance, but leaves room for doubt

Three screenshots of the Sunface app showing aging with and without sun protection

<乌鸦传媒>Face-Aging Selfies Help Modify Risky Skin Behaviors for Teens

Trial looked at effects of a free "UV-selfie" app

AACR over a computer rendering of a tumor

<乌鸦传媒>6-Week Keytruda Safe, Effective in Melanoma

Schedule gets FDA approval for all adult indications

AACR over a computer rendering of a tumor

<乌鸦传媒>Triplet Succeeds in BRAF-Mutant Melanoma

Immunotherapy plus BRAF/MEK inhibition boosts PFS over targeted agents alone

ENDO over a computer rendering of a transparent human neck with the thyroid gland highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>How Prevalent Is Checkpoint Inhibitor Thyroid Dysfunction, Really?

Real-world data offer word of caution for oncologists

<乌鸦传媒>DOAC Works in Cancer-Related VTE, No Tradeoff in Bleeds

Apixaban monotherapy matches dalteparin in non-inferiority trial

<乌鸦传媒>Staving Off Sepsis; Bleeding and Fibroids: It's Double T Healthwatch!

This week's topics also include blood levels of sunscreen ingredients, and fish oil and sperm quality

A woman rests on her arms at a table while holding a glass of red wine

<乌鸦传媒>'Surprising' Number of Cancer Survivors Use Alcohol

Clinicians urged to step up alcohol screening at regular intervals, intervention

A photo of a woman with a swollen chin taken from two angles

<乌鸦传媒>What Is Causing This Woman's Swollen Chin?

A long and challenging diagnostic path with twists and turns

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