SKIN CANCER

This study tested a personalized cell therapy for metastatic melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Researchers compared the standard treatment—using a patient's own tumor-fighting white blood cells after chemotherapy—to the same treatment with added total body radiation. The goal was …

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of giving a second round of a targeted radiation treatment to people whose skin, mouth, or soft tissue cancer came back after the first treatment. The treatment involves placing tiny radioactive seeds directly into the tumor to deliv…

This study tested whether switching kidney transplant patients who developed their first skin cancer from one type of anti-rejection drug (calcineurin inhibitors) to another (rapamycin) could prevent new skin cancers from forming over two years. It involved 77 patients who had re…

This study tested a new approach for people with basal cell carcinoma (a common skin cancer) in sensitive areas like the face. Patients took a daily pill called sonidegib for 12 weeks before surgery. The goal was to shrink the tumor so the surgery would be smaller, cause less sca…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence tool helps primary care doctors better identify skin conditions. Over 100 adults with various skin concerns participated, having photos analyzed by the AI while their doctors made decisions. Researchers wanted to see if the too…

This study tested an online training program designed to help outdoor workers prevent skin cancer. The program, called SSW Works, teaches employers and employees about sun protection practices like wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and seeking shade. Researchers enrolled 54…

This study tested whether telling people about their genetic risk for skin cancer would change their sun safety habits. Over 2,000 adults, including Hispanic and non-Hispanic white participants, provided a saliva sample for genetic testing. Researchers then measured if receiving …

This study tested whether switching heart transplant patients from standard anti-rejection drugs to a medication called everolimus could help prevent new skin cancers. It involved 175 patients who had already developed skin cancer after their transplant. Researchers compared how …

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help prevent skin cancer in children. It gave kids and their parents real-time feedback on their sun exposure and reminders to use sunscreen or protective clothing. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce sunburns and encou…

This study tested whether educating parents about skin cancer risks and skin self-exams would lead to better sun protection for their children. Researchers worked with 300 parents of middle school students in Turkey. Half the parents received a 45-minute educational session, and …

This study tested a personalized school program called SHINE, designed to teach high school students better sun protection habits and reduce intentional tanning. Over 2,200 students from 30 Utah schools participated, with half receiving the SHINE program and half receiving standa…

This study tested whether the smell of lavender could help patients feel less anxious during a common skin cancer surgery. Researchers enrolled 89 adults having surgery on their face or neck to see if the calming scent reduced their nervousness and their perception of bad smells …

This study aimed to find a better way to predict which patients with advanced skin cancer (metastatic melanoma) would respond well to a common type of immunotherapy. Researchers measured levels of a protein called interferon-gamma in patients' tumors and blood, and also looked at…

This study aimed to better understand the patient experience for people with a high-risk form of skin cancer on the head or neck. Researchers asked 78 patients to complete surveys about their quality of life, how difficult their treatment decisions were, and how satisfied they we…

This study aimed to see if a simple blood test could help predict whether melanoma skin cancer might come back or get worse. Researchers followed 113 patients to check if tiny pieces of tumor DNA found in their blood were linked to their cancer's progression. The goal was to lear…