Ultrasonography is a method of imaging that classically is used in dermatology to study
changes in the hypoderma, as nodules and infectious and inflammatory processes. The …

Background New advanced melanoma therapies are associated with improved survival;
however, quality of survivorship, particularly psychosocial outcomes, for patients overall and …

Objectives The aim of this work was to determine molecular characteristics and specifically,
the frequency of BRAF, C-KIT, and NRAS mutations in vulvar and vaginal melanomas …

Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2011, the anti‑cytotoxic T‑lymphocyte‑
associated protein 4 checkpoint inhibitor ipilimumab has delivered a survival benefit of≥ 3 …

Malignant melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer with limited therapeutic options. Cancer
is the second largest cause of death in society and one of the most difficult diseases to treat …

Although the measurements of clinical outcomes for cancer treatments have become diverse
and complex, there remains a need for clear, easily interpreted representations of patients' …

Purpose The aim of this study is to examine the factor structure and psychometric properties
of the Skin Cancer Index (SCI) in a sample of patients with melanoma. Methods This study …

The rapid development of metastatic melanoma treatment options has significantly improved
overall survival, but paralleled patient educational and supportive care resources have …

The peril of cancer has constantly grown bigger over the years, gripping almost the entire
globe. Melanoma, the cancer of melanocytes, is a fast growing cancer that affects the skin …

Brain metastases are commonly found in patients with advanced cancer. The incidence of
brain metastasis is highest from lung, melanoma, renal, and breast carcinomas. Although …