melanoma
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Scientists get a better understanding of melanoma
Washington D.C.: After conducting research on melanoma, a group of scientists has more than doubled the known number of regions that influence risk of development of melanoma. The research, co-led by QIMR…
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New technique to improve melanoma detection, treatment
Sydney: Combining three assays together, researchers have developed a new way to spot melanoma skin cancer cells circulating in the blood that could provide a new avenue for cancer diagnosis and therapies.…
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How much sunshine does your body needs to cause melanoma:study
Washington: The researchers at the QIMR Berghofer have shown that there are 22 different genes that help to determine how much a person should be exposed to the sun before developing melanoma.…
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Immunotherapy drugs when combined prevent melanoma progression
Washington: In a new trial, researchers have discovered that a combination of two immunotherapy drugs — ipilimumab and nivolumab – is capable of reversing or preventing the progression of advanced melanoma for…
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5 things you need to know about melanoma
Washington: In a recent study researchers have outlined five important points about malignant skin cancer called melanoma. The study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlighted the following five points about…
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Smoking may limit body’s ability to fight dangerous form of skin cancer: Study
Washington: A new research now finds that melanoma patients with a history of smoking cigarettes are 40 per cent less likely to survive their skin cancer than people who have never smoked.…
