Tebentafusp Increases Overall Survival in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
The study shows the therapy can have a clinically meaningful effect on outcomes, even for patients who have no radiographically significant decrease in tumor size.
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Anterior Segment OCT-A Offers Noninvasive Imaging of Ocular Surface Lesions
The technology can provide insight into benign and malignant findings.
GCA Linked to Higher Incidence of Hematologic, Solid Malignancies
Using a large nationwide electronic database, researchers assessed the association between giant cell arteritis and risk for malignancies.
Previous Tx in Metastatic Melanoma May Cut Response to ACT TIL
Previous treatment with anti-programmed cell death-1 (aPD-1) therapy or targeted molecular therapy is associated with a lower objective response rate to adoptive cell transfer (ACT) of autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) in metastatic melanoma.
Diffuse B-Cell Lymphoma of CNS After DMF Treatment in RRMS
This case study showed that B-cell type primary central nervous system lymphoma may rapidly progress following dimethyl fumarate treatment in patients with relapsing remitting MS.
Standard Criteria for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis Lacking
A uniform approach could help control pain in this densely innervated region of the body.
Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma Outcomes Predicted by Orbital Exenteration, Nodal Metastases
The study also linked a history of organ transplantation and orbital exenteration.
Study Shows Long-Term Outcomes of Conjunctival Melanoma
The 10-year risk per T category is significantly greater for patients with particular findings.
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Use of Vitamins for CVD, Cancer Prevention
Task force recommends against use of beta-carotene, vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer in adults.
Sunlamp Use Linked to Uveal Melanoma Risk
Researchers found the association after reviewing 1753 patients from 5 studies.
Case Documents Panuveitis Following Lung Cancer Therapy
A case report reviews a 71-year-old patient who presented with blurry vision 2 weeks after starting a lung cancer treatment.
Most Palpebral Pleomorphic Adenomas Are Well-Defined, Outside Orbital Rim
Researchers support identifying these masses preoperatively to ensure intact excision and avoid curettage or incisional biopsy.
Screening May Improve Early Detection for Melanoma-Prone
For melanoma-prone families, reduced melanoma thickness is observed for those who receive screening for skin cancer and education about skin self-exams
Melanoma Location Affects Radio-induced Complication Risk
Posterior uveal melanoma had greater risk for radiation retinopathy and papillopathy.
Treat Signs of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia With Urgency
Researchers say ocular involvement occurs in leukemia between 35% 64% of the time.
Study Reveals Prognostic Uveal Melanoma Biometrics
Combining gene expression profile, largest basal diameter optimizes prediction of early metastasis-free survival in uveal melanoma.
Non-IgE Mediated Activation of Mast Cells Promotes Neovascularization
Research concludes that mast cells are a potential therapeutic target in corneal neovascularization treatment.
Regression Predicts Good Outcomes in Stage 1 and 2 Melanomas
Researchers wanted to determine whether histologically confirmed regression was associated with better or worse survival in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma.
Study Compares AS-OCT and UBM With HP in Tumor Analysis
Researchers compared the accuracy of anterior segment optical coherence tomography, ultrasound biomicroscopy, and histopathology for measuring these tumors.
Choroidal Metastasis Differs in Patients from Mexico
Research reviews primary cancer sites and clinical manifestations of choroidal metastases in Mexican population.
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