Sunscreen safe for humans and the environment
24 January 2020This recent study suggests that active ingredients in sunscreens are safe for humans and the environment.
Hyperspectral imaging provides faster and more accurate skin cancer diagnosis
24 January 2020Results of this recent study demonstrate the potential of a dermatological acquisition system based on hyperspectral (HS) imaging to perform faster and more accurate diagnosis.
Genetically testing minors for melanoma improves family interactions about sun protection
24 January 2020According to this recent study, predispositional genetic testing for melanoma was associated with reported changes to plans for and discussions about sun protection, and high levels of parent-child collaboration to implement child sun protection.
Tertiary lymphoid structures improve immunotherapy and survival in melanoma
24 January 2020Results of this recent study indicate that tertiary lymphoid structures have a key role in the immune microenvironment in melanoma, by conferring distinct T cell phenotypes. Therapeutic strategies to induce the formation of tertiary lymphoid structures should be explored to improve responses to cancer immunotherapy.
Environmental components in skin cancer prevention interventions important
23 January 2020This recent study shows a promising role for environmental components, such as shade and free provision of sunscreen, in skin cancer prevention interventions for children and adolescents.
Refreshed #DumbBurn Skin Cancer Prevention Campaign
23 January 2020The Health Promotion Agency has refreshed their skin cancer prevention campaign, '#Dumbburn', which encourages young people to avoid getting sunburnt. It will run through until the end of February 2020.
BPAC article – “Reducing the burden of melanoma in New Zealand”
22 January 2020BPAC (Best Practice Advisory Centre) has recently released its latest primary care update - a comprehensive article on "Reducing the burden of melanoma in New Zealand” which covers prevention, risk assessment and early detection.
European experts release new guidelines on cutaneous melanoma diagnosis
16 January 2020Multidisciplinary experts from the European Dermatology Forum (EDF), the European Association of Dermato-Oncology (EADO), and the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) have formed new guidelines on cutaneous melanoma diagnosis and treatment.
Anti-PD1 antibodies effective and well tolerated in older patients with advanced melanoma
16 January 2020According to this recent study, anti-PD1 antibodies appear effective and well tolerated in older patients with advanced melanoma.
Diagnostic suspicion has no influence on preference for partial or excisional biopsy
11 January 2020According to this recent Australian study diagnostic suspicion does not influence preference for partial over excisional biopsy, however using partial biopsy to diagnose melanoma often leads to an extra procedure for definitive treatment compared with excisional biopsy.