Melanoma Brain Metastases: ‘Absolutely Treatable in 2021’
Experts outline treatment options and make recommendations.
Melanoma
COVID-19 Lockdown: Melanomas Still Diagnosed but Follow-Up Decreased
Italian researchers retrospectively compared dermatologic and surgical activity in their melanoma unit from February to May, 2020, with data from the same period in 2019.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Imaging Misinterpretation: An Interview With Lacey McIntosh, DO, MPH
Oncologists and patients should be aware of the potential manifestations of the COVID-19 vaccination on imaging and the consequences this might have on disease assessment, treatment monitoring, and decision-making.
Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Linked to Long-Term Use of Certain Diuretics
A team of investigators sought to assess the relationship between thiazides, thiazide-like diuretics, or calcium channel blockers and the development of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or cutaneous malignant melanoma.
High Frequency Basal Cell Carcinoma—Who is at Risk?
A study sought to establish prevalence of HF-BCC in the US and the characterization of patients with HF-BCC in the US.
FDA: Small Risk of Skin Cancer With Hydrochlorothiazide Use
Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated for the management of hypertension either as the sole therapeutic agent, or in combination with other antihypertensives.
Melanomas Diagnosed in Summer Are Associated With Better Survival
Questioning the seasonal variations in the diagnosis of skin melanoma yields interesting findings.
UV, Sex, and Age Contribute to Melanoma Tumor Evolution
New tools examine the rate of mutation accumulation in melanoma, and the effect of sex and age on tumor development.
A Case of Unremitting Back Pain Following Kidney Stones
Right-sided flank pain has been present for several months and occurs when standing, bending, and lifting—pain only improves when laying down.
Melanoma Risk and Biologic Therapy: Is There a Link?
Because the TNF-α pathway plays a critical role in tumor surveillance, there is concern that inhibition of this pathway could predispose patients to certain malignancies.
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