Merck Halts Keytruda Cancer Trials Due to Reported Adverse Events, Including One Patient Death
While Keytruda is widely used to treat various forms of cancer, studies in recent years have frequently linked the Merck drug to severe side effects.
Tag Archives: Skin Cancer
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Stem Cell Transplant Recipients Face Increased Skin Cancer Risks: Study
Researchers recommended doctors implement rigorous skin cancer surveillance and preventive strategies, especially for those on certain antibiotic medications.
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Libtayo SJS/TEN Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Reaction To Skin Cancer Drug
Woman suffered "excruciating pain" before dying from skin reaction that covered 90% of her body in just a couple weeks after receiving Libtayo injections.
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PFAS Exposure Increases Risk of Cancer in Women, Researchers Warn
Findings come amid concerns over side effects from PFAS water contamination in communities nationwide, especially near military bases and firefighting training locations where AFFF foam was routinely released into the environment.
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U.S. Task Force Struggles to Determine Whether Visual Skin Cancer Screening is Effective
Only high risk patients appear to benefit from visual skin cancer screening, researchers found
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More Than 1,300 Breast Implant ALCL Cases Diagnosed Worldwide, Including 35 Deaths: Report
Researchers found breast implant ALCL cases worldwide appeared to be exclusively linked to textured implants
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FDA Warns About Breast Implant Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphoma Risks, Which May Result in Death
Progression of the breast implant squamous cell carcinoma cases has reportedly led to some deaths, according to FDA Safety Communication.
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Salon Nail Dryers May Cause DNA Damage and Skin Cancer from Radiation, Researchers Warn
Researchers say consumers should either reconsider getting monthly manicures which involve salon nail dryers or use some kind of UV protection on their hands during such procedures.
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Breast Implants Linked to Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Lymphoma in the Capsule, FDA Warns
The FDA is aware of 22 cases of squamous cell carcinoma and lymphomas linked to breast implants, which are unrelated to prior breast implant cancer warnings
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Sunscreen Benzene Warnings Added to Summer Sun Safety Guide Issued By Federal Health Officials
The sunscreen benzene warning comes after several aerosol skin protection products were recalled due to high levels of the cancer-causing chemical.
