Non-Invasive Laser Technique Accurately Detects Melanoma
Small study showed 100 percent sensitivity and 90.9 percent specificity
Tamoxifen-Phospholipid Complex May Alleviate TMX Toxicity
Rat study demonstrates improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity with TMX-PLC
Transplant Recipients Have Increased Melanoma Risk
They also have increased melanoma-specific mortality compared with nonrecipients
Obesity May Fuel Breast CA Via Change in Breast Tissue Structure
Findings suggest obesity can trigger structural changes in extracellular matrix
BRAF V600 Is Targetable in Some Nonmelanoma Cancers
Vemurafenib active in NSCLC, Erdheim-Chester disease, Langerhans'-cell histiocytosis
Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience
Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things
Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma
Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
Breast CA Mortality Rate 3.3% for Women Diagnosed With DCIS
But mortality rate higher for women diagnosed before age 35 and for black women
Incidence of Endometrial Cancer on the Rise Across Racial Groups
Non-Hispanic black women have higher incidence and lower survival across all stages and subtypes
Even Light Drinking Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Women
For women, alcohol consumption of 5 to 14.9 g/day linked to increased risk of alcohol-related cancers
