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Methotrexate use is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer: Study
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
According to a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, the immunosuppressive medicine methotrexate (MTX) has been linked to an increased risk of three forms of skin cancer. Patients using the medicine have moderate to severe psoriasis; nonetheless, a risk increase for basal cell carc
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Rare skin cancer patients face 40 pc recurrence rate: Study
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Seattle (Washington) [US], April 30 (ANI): A new study at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine said that patients treated for Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) face a 40 per cent of recurrence rate in five years. This is significantly higher than the recurrence rate of melanoma and othe
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Study finds rare skin cancer patients face 40 per cent recurrence rate
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Seattle (Washington) [US], April 27 (ANI): According to a new study at the University of Washington School of Medicine, patients treated for Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) face a 5-year recurrence rate of 40 per cent. This is significantly higher than the recurrence rate of melanoma and other s
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Study provides new insights into how immune system responds to skin cancer
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], September 19 (ANI): Skin cancer patients could have a better prognosis if their T cells send messages from five specific genes in their immune response to drugs given to treat the disease suggests the findings of a new research led by the University of Birmingham.
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New insights into fundamental workings of immune system in response to ski
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
London [UK], September 16 (ANI): New research led by the University of Birmingham suggests that skin cancer patients could have a better prognosis if their T cells send messages from five specific genes in their immune response to drugs given to treat the disease.
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A simple blood test can predict skin cancer's return
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], December 6 (ANI): Good news! A simple blood test of skin cancer patients can now help doctors to predict the chances of an aggressive cancer returning years before the symptoms appear, suggests a recent study.
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