Ferris_Laura_PA_web_0.JPG Melanoma incidence continues to increase, yet mortality stabilizing LAS VEGAS –Targeted screening efforts that stratify by risk factors and by age “makes screening more efficient and more cost effective.” Marchetti_Michael_A_of_NY_web.jpg Sequential dermoscopy imaging helps find melanomas early WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – A basic rule of SDI is that it should never be used to monitor raised or palpable lesions. Jellinek_Nathaniel_RI_web.jpg Five rules for evaluating melanonychia WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – Any dermatologist can master punch biopsy of the matrix, according to a nail disease expert. Zachary_Christopher_B_CALIF_web.jpg Consider 9-mm surgical margins for MIS WAIKOLOA, HAWAII – The widely utilized 5-mm surgical margins for excision of melanoma in situ are inadequate. Staying up to date on screening may cut risk of death from CRC Staying up to date on screening was associated with a 62% decrease in the odds of dying from colorectal cancer. PD-L1 correlates with worse sporadic, hereditary ccRCC outcomes Patients with sporadic clear cell renal cell carcinomas expressing PD-L1 had worse disease-free survival. New drugs provide new options in HCC PHILADELPHIA – “We are on the cusp where new compounds not only are being tested, but they are being approved.” Eichenfield_Lawrence_F_of_CA_web.jpg Hormonal contraception boosts breast cancer risk KAUAI, HAWAII – Why one acne expert won’t change his treatment regimen. 131619_photo2_web.jpg What’s new in the latest melanoma guidelines KAUAI, HAWAII – Eighth edition of AJCC staging manual brings better prognosis for many with stage III melanoma. Huang_Jennifer_MA_web.jpg Cancer-related clinical pearls from pediatric dermatology KAUAI, HAWAII – Up to 20% of children with medulloblastoma have basal cell nevus syndrome, typically mistaken for skin tags by oncologists. Pages« first ‹ previous 1 2 3 next › last »
