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Hispanic patients with metastatic cutaneous #melanoma have worse survival outcomes than non-Hispanic patients.

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Metastatic Melanoma Survival Worse in Hispanic Patients Than Non-Hispanic Patients - Oncology Nurse Advisor
In this study, researchers explored disparities in metastatic cutaneous melanoma survival following the introduction of immunotherapies.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Use of tanning beds more than doubles the risk of developing #melanoma by increasing the mutation burden in melanocytes, including at skin sites with ordinarily low cumulative sun exposure. Published in @science.org.

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Use of Tanning Beds More Than Doubles Melanoma Risk
Use of tanning beds more than doubles the risk of developing melanoma by increasing the mutation burden in melanocytes, including at skin sites with
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December 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
oncologynurseadv.bsky.social
14% of adults under 35 believe sunscreen is riskier than UV exposure. Clinical intervention is required to counter this trend.

☀️ SPF 15+ reduces melanoma risk by 50% ☀️ UV is a proven human carcinogen

Read the review: https://bit.ly/46g3OF9

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February 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM
oncologynurseadv.bsky.social
Patients with advanced #melanoma who received anticoagulation therapy, particularly direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), saw improvements in survival. Published in @cancertherapyadv.bsky.social.

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Anticoagulation Therapies May Improve Survival in Advanced BRAF-Mutant Melanoma - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Investigators assessed whether anticoagulation and platelet aggregation inhibition could have antitumoral effects when used along side targeted therapies for patients with unresectable stage III-IV BRAF-mutant melanoma.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:10 PM
oncologynurseadv.bsky.social
The use of rule out #melanoma terminology on pathology requisitions has a low positive predictive value for the diagnosis of melanoma. Published in @dermatologyadvisor.bsky.social.

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Rule Out Melanoma Terminology on Pathology Requisitions Has Low Predictive Value - Oncology Nurse Advisor
Researchers studied the diagnostic yield associated with rule of melanoma terminology used on skin biopsy requisition forms.
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November 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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The IFNγ-CIITA-MHC II axis modulates melanoma cell susceptibility to NK-cell-mediated cytotoxicity

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November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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Novel STAT3 Inhibitor TT1-101 Is Safe and Shows Antitumor Activity in R/R HCC and Other Solid Tumors #gyncsm #melcsm #lcsm #oncology
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Novel STAT3 Inhibitor TT1-101 Is Safe and Shows Antitumor Activity in R/R HCC and Other Solid Tumors
The STAT3 inhibitor TT1-101 generated confirmed partial responses among patients with relapsed/refractory HCC and other solid tumors.
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May 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
cancertherapyadv.bsky.social
The RFS benefit of adjuvant pembrolizumab given for high-risk stage II #melanoma persists even after accounting for new melanoma diagnoses. Published in @jamanetworkopen.com.

https://bit.ly/4kUR9xH

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March 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Toripalimab improves PFS compared with dacarbazine for treatment-naïve patients with advanced #melanoma, including acral melanoma. Published in @jamaoncology.com.

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Toripalimab Bests Dacarbazine as First-Line Treatment for Advanced Melanoma
Investigators evaluated the efficacy and safety of toripalimab versus dacarbazine as the first-line treatment in advanced melanoma predominantly of acral subtype.
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January 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Researchers have identified higher #melanoma incidence in an agriculturally intensive region of south central Pennsylvania compared to other parts of the state. Published in @ascopost.bsky.social.

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Higher Melanoma Incidence Seen in Agriculturally Intensive Counties
In the study, researchers evaluated county-level data across Pennsylvania for variables such as melanoma incidence, agricultural land use, agrochemical-treated acreage, ambient ultraviolet radiation, and social vulnerability.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM