Skin Cancer News and Research

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New project aims to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR T therapies for solid tumors

Partners in the international consortium CAR T-REX announce the awarding of a highly competitive EIC Pathfinder Open grant, following the positive evaluation of their project entitled 'CAR T Cells Rewired to Prevent EXhaustion in the Tumour Microenvironment'.

23 Jun 2023

Researchers develop a prediction tool for blood cancer therapies

Since its introduction in 2015, a prediction tool developed by the European Society of Medical Oncology has been providing support worldwide in the assessment of the clinical benefits of new cancer therapies.

20 Jun 2023

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Study finds AI chatbots in dermatology show promise in answering patient questions and simplifying medical jargon, but limitations in accuracy and knowledge highlight the need for cautious integration into clinical practice.

18 Jun 2023

Study reveals impressive skin benefits of blueberries

The benefits of topical and dietary blueberry supplementation in preventing environmental stressor-mediated skin damage and preserving skin health.

14 Jun 2023

CrossDome tool helps predict the potential risks of T-cell immunotherapy

Researchers at the University of Houston are working to make T-cell immunotherapy safer, developing a tool called CrossDome, which uses a combination of genetic and biochemical information to predict if T-cell immunotherapies might mistakenly attack healthy cells.

14 Jun 2023

Immune resilience promotes longevity and resistance to infections

Researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, working with collaborators in five countries, today revealed that the capacity to resist or recover from infections and other sources of inflammatory stress -; called "immune resilience" -; differs widely among individuals.

13 Jun 2023

Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Many studies have linked obesity to an increased risk of cancer, but most have not differentiated the risks between men and women.

12 Jun 2023

Study unveils potential early detection algorithm for neurodegeneration in rare genetic disorder

Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare and devastating genetic disorder characterised by an inability to repair skin damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) light.

11 Jun 2023

Study provides a new perspective on the aberrant nature of B cell phenotypes in skin cancer

A new study that sheds light on how B cells react to skin cancer cells could pave the way for innovative therapy design.

8 Jun 2023

Weak spot discovery could pave way for more effective cancer therapies

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men worldwide. According to international estimates about one in six men will get prostate cancer during their lifetime and worldwide, over 375'000 patients will die from it each year.

8 Jun 2023

New insights into how aggressive cancer cells proliferate and propagate the disease

Not all cancer metastases have the same destructive effect. Researchers demonstrate different mechanisms in experiments.

7 Jun 2023

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Researchers assess the feasibility of an education-focused Mediterranean diet intervention among myeloproliferative neoplasm patients.

25 May 2023

Survey reveals the limited knowledge about actinic keratosis among most people

Almirall S.A. (ALM), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on medical dermatology, presented today the results of a survey revealing that 85% of respondents are unaware of the existence of actinic keratosis (AK).

25 May 2023

OncoAssure announces results of clinical study on novel prostate cancer test

OncoAssure today announced that results of its clinical study validating OncoAssure Prostate, a novel test for prostate cancer management, have been published in European Urology Focus, a peer-reviewed and open access journal.

17 May 2023

Targeting the hemoglobin problem in sickle cell disease using a new drug

A class of drugs used for their ability to stop tumor cells from dividing is now under study for their potential to reduce the pain and damage caused by sickle cell disease, investigators report.

11 May 2023

'Normal looking' skin may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer

A University of Queensland study has found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.

10 May 2023

New class of immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive skin cancer

A new class of immunotherapy shows promising results for fighting the most aggressive form of skin cancer.

25 Apr 2023

Maintaining normal vitamin D levels may benefit patients receiving anti-cancer immunotherapy

New research indicates that for patients with advanced skin cancer, it may be important to maintain normal vitamin D levels when receiving immunotherapy medications called immune checkpoint inhibitors.

24 Apr 2023

Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Researchers examined how the skin microbiome contributes to protection from solar damage.

19 Apr 2023

Many melanoma patients could avoid the risk for toxicity from combination therapies, study suggests

Data from a national clinical trial shows that a striking 89% of patients with desmoplastic melanoma responded to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) alone, suggesting that many patients could avoid the risk for toxicity from combination therapies and achieve cancer control with this approach to treatment.

17 Apr 2023

Skin Cancer News and Research

Latest Skin Cancer News and Research

New project aims to improve the efficacy and safety of CAR T therapies for solid tumors

Researchers develop a prediction tool for blood cancer therapies

AI chatbots in dermatology: Promising, but proceed with caution, says new study

Study reveals impressive skin benefits of blueberries

CrossDome tool helps predict the potential risks of T-cell immunotherapy

Immune resilience promotes longevity and resistance to infections

Adiposity-associated cancer risk differs based on biological sex

Study unveils potential early detection algorithm for neurodegeneration in rare genetic disorder

Study provides a new perspective on the aberrant nature of B cell phenotypes in skin cancer

Weak spot discovery could pave way for more effective cancer therapies

New insights into how aggressive cancer cells proliferate and propagate the disease

Adoption of Mediterranean diet shows promise in easing symptoms for myeloproliferative neoplasm patients

Survey reveals the limited knowledge about actinic keratosis among most people

OncoAssure announces results of clinical study on novel prostate cancer test

Targeting the hemoglobin problem in sickle cell disease using a new drug

'Normal looking' skin may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer

New class of immunotherapy shows promise against aggressive skin cancer

Maintaining normal vitamin D levels may benefit patients receiving anti-cancer immunotherapy

Does the skin microbiome contribute to protection from prolonged solar damage?

Many melanoma patients could avoid the risk for toxicity from combination therapies, study suggests

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Skin Cancer News and Research

Latest Skin Cancer News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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