In the past, there has been limited research exploring the presentation of melanoma in Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs). Recent research has sought to explore this relationship and…
Currently, the standards-of-care for advanced/metastatic (stage III or IV) melanoma include immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation. Some patients are given anti-PD-1 inhibitors. However, only around 20-30% of those living…
Rare cancers are a unique research area which necessitate specified attention. Cancer Commons, Pattern.org, and the Rare Cancer Research Foundation are three organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those…
Over the last 10+ years, there have been extreme advances in the treatment of metastatic melanoma. In particular, researchers have sought to develop therapies which halted cancer progression and reduced…
On December 2, 2021, Ultimovacs ASA ("Ultimovacs") announced via news release that its universal cancer vaccine, UV1, received Orphan Drug designation from the FDA. UV1 is designed for those…
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Pamela Smith, age 67, had run out of options when her melanoma metastasized and became inoperable. According to a recent article in MedicalXpress, in January 2014, Pamela joined the…
The State of Cancer in the United States A recent report posted by the American Cancer Society has indicated that cancer rates in the United States have been continuously falling over…
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