skin cancer Archive — Page 5 of 6

October 25, 2012

Combined drug therapy may delay melanoma progression

Combination therapy with two drugs delayed the development of treatment resistance in patients with metastatic melanoma that expresses a specific mutation in the BRAF gene.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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July 26, 2012

Study finds mutation in melanoma sensitive to drug

An uncommon mutation of the BRAF gene in melanoma patients has been found to respond to a specific drug therapy, providing a rationale for routine screening and therapy in melanoma patients who harbor the BRAF L597 mutation.

By Vanderbilt Health News
June 29, 2012

News From Around the Cancer Center

By Melissa Stamm
June 29, 2012

Recent Publications by VICC Researchers

By Melissa Stamm
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April 26, 2012

New drug mutes more melanomas

An experimental melanoma drug may be beneficial for patients not eligible for targeted therapies.

By Vanderbilt Health News
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March 21, 2012

War On: Melanoma

By Melissa Stamm