Melanoma

Melanoma is a form of cancer that begins in melanocytes (cells that make the pigment melanin). It may begin in a mole (skin melanoma), but can also begin in other pigmented tissues, such as in the eye or in the intestines.
What are Melanomas?

The treatment of melanoma may involve surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or a combination of several treatment techniques. Each of these treatments is outlined below.

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New form of cellular immunotherapy shows promise against brain tumors in mice

New form of cellular immunotherapy shows promise against brain tumors in mice

Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

Unlocking the power of mRNA vaccines: From COVID-19 to cancer and beyond

Unlocking the power of mRNA vaccines: From COVID-19 to cancer and beyond

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents

Scientists uncover potential key risk factors for melanomas in children and adolescents

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

How does the APOE4 gene play both hero and villain in your health risks?

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

AACR Cancer Progress Report provides latest statistics on cancer research and treatment

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

Is there an association between the COVID-19 pandemic and cancer incidence?

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

COVID-19 pandemic disrupted cancer diagnoses, raising alarms for future healthcare resilience

New research could help improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for people with brain tumors

New research could help improve the effectiveness of immunotherapy for people with brain tumors

Higher-income individuals at increased risk of melanoma in Atlantic Canada, study finds

Higher-income individuals at increased risk of melanoma in Atlantic Canada, study finds

Unlocking tumor immune evasion: IL1RL1+ Treg cells and CAFs collaborate for immunotherapy resistance

Unlocking tumor immune evasion: IL1RL1+ Treg cells and CAFs collaborate for immunotherapy resistance

Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

Study shows how cancer can selfishly hijack a helpful immune pathway to spread

Non-traditional gene fusions in luminal breast cancer: A new target for therapy

Non-traditional gene fusions in luminal breast cancer: A new target for therapy

New microneedles could monitor melanoma therapy response

New microneedles could monitor melanoma therapy response

Associations between alcohol intake, cancer risk, and modifying factors in women: smoking, BMI, and MHT interactions

Associations between alcohol intake, cancer risk, and modifying factors in women: smoking, BMI, and MHT interactions

Lorazepam linked to shorter progression-free survival in pancreatic cancer patients

Lorazepam linked to shorter progression-free survival in pancreatic cancer patients

Immunotherapy combination extends progression-free survival in patients with melanoma

Immunotherapy combination extends progression-free survival in patients with melanoma

Oncolytic viruses could be used to 'warm up' cold tumors and improve immunotherapy

Oncolytic viruses could be used to 'warm up' cold tumors and improve immunotherapy