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Newly Identified Genes May Help Improve Treatment for Melanoma Patients, Pitt Study Finds

June 1st, 2009 by admin

The University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

PITTSBURGH, May 30, 2009 – Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) have identified eight genes that help predict a melanoma patient's response to treatment. The new findings are being presented at the 45th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), May 29 to June 2, in Orlando, Fla.

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NYU Study Finds New Risk Factor for Melanoma in Younger Women

May 16th, 2009 by admin

NYU LANGONE MEDICAL CENTER

Genetic test may help identify pre-menopausal women at higher risk

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