Patient Worthy is grateful to our partner Elephants & Tea for providing the following article by Brittany Wilson, a stage 3A Melanoma, R-ISS stage 2 IgG Lambda Myeloma patient and…
Colleen's remarkable journey with metastatic melanoma serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Diagnosed in April 2016 with stage IV metastatic melanoma, her determination and…
Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families, advocates, scientists, and more.…
Macrophages play a crucial role in responding to injury or infection. Thomas Tapmeier, a researcher at Monash University and Oxford University, recently discussed a study he co-authored in MedicalXpress.…
In an investor news release from December 2023, Moderna and Merck shared follow-up data from the Phase 2b KEYNOTE-492/mRNA-4157-P201 clinical trial. During the trial, researchers explored the impact of Keytruda…
During the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative, passion and purpose collide on the field. This initiative embodies the profound bond between athletes and the causes that matter to…
In the past, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opdivo (nivolumab) for different forms of cancer, such as non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and melanoma. More recently,…
Editor's Note: We believe that patients are a key part of developing and leading the conversation in disease communities. Patient Worthy sometimes partners with reputable agencies that wish to speak…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their families,…
The later part of 2023 will see decisions on drugs in four areas such as advanced melanoma, sickle cell disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and depression. BioSpace shines the spotlight on…
Each year, there are less than 600 new cases of papillary craniopharyngioma (PCP) diagnosed within the United States. While PCP typically has a good prognosis with treatment, treatment is…
It’s no secret that our gut health plays a formative role in our overall health. Over the past decade, more and more studies have examined how the gut microbiome impacts…
Since 2021, biotechnology company Foghorn Therapeutics ("Foghorn") has been developing its therapeutic candidate FHD-286 for a number of malignancies. In one Phase 1 study, researchers are testing the pharmacokinetics,…
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…
Before you read on, make sure to check out: Part 1 of our article: Green Bay Packers' Shemar Jean-Charles and Los Angeles Chargers' Storm Norton discuss why they raise Alzheimer's disease…
At 41 years old, Teddi Mellencamp has done many great things in her life. The daughter of singer-songwriter John Mellencamp, Teddi is a successful podcast host and a reality television…
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…
Inside Precision Medicine recently featured an article focusing on biomarkers that suggest the likelihood of drugs called checkpoint inhibitors to “backfire” during melanoma treatment. Checkpoint inhibitors are one of the…
According to a story from AJMC, there are a number of factors in play when determining the path forward for the treatment of advanced melanoma. For this story, Dr. Omid…
Maria’s message is: “when in doubt, get a biopsy." Ten years ago, Maria Sylvia noticed a vertical streak on her thumbnail that at the time she thought was “cool." She…
Have you ever heard of acral lentiginous melanoma? This rare form of skin cancer typically develops on nail beds, on the palms of the hands, or soles of the feet.…
According to a story from Biopharma Dive, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a treatment for a rare form of melanoma that affects the eyes, called…
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…
In 2019, Mike Smith, a father of two, was initially diagnosed with ocular melanoma in his right eye. Shortly after, Mike made the necessary - but difficult - decision to…
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