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Roswellness Radio: Immunotherapy in Melanoma Treatment
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 9:13am

In the most recent edition of Roswellness Radio, Nikhil Khushalani, MD, Director of the IL-2 Program at RPCI, discusses immunotherapy as an effective treatment for melanoma. Dr. Khushalani explains why melanoma is so receptive to immunotherapy, discusses the hope that this treatment can bring to melanoma patients, and shares a few facts about this disease.

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Have Fun in the Sun Safely
Friday, May 25, 2012 - 2:57pm
Ilene Rothman, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, RPCI and Chief of Pediatric Dermatology, Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo

May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with summer right around the corner, it’s important to remember that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can increase your risk of developing skin cancer.

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Improving Chemotherapy Response Rates for Melanoma Patients: Case Study Provides Possible Clue
Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 8:54pm
Nikhil Khushalani, MD
Section Chief, Soft Tissue and Melanoma & Director, IL-2 Program, Department of Medicine

Over the last year, we have made great progress in melanoma research. This research has provided us with a better understanding of this deadly disease and has also led to new treatments.

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Clinical Research Provides New Options for Melanoma Patients
Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 8:42pm
Nikhil Khushalani, MD
Section Chief of Soft Tissue and Melanoma and Director of the IL-2 Program, Department of Medicine

Although tremendous strides have been made in the treatment of melanoma, there is still much work to be done. At Roswell Park we offer several clinical research studies focused on the discovery and advancement of promising therapies to treat this most dangerous form of skin cancer. These studies are improving care for many of our patients, providing them new options and new hope.

In the video below, I describe some of these ongoing clinical research studies. You can also click these links to learn more:

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What is Melanoma?
Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 8:27pm
Nikhil Khushalani, MD
Section Chief, Soft Tissue and Melanoma & Director, IL-2 Program, Department of Medicine

The skin is the largest organ in the body, and skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. There are three primary types of skin cancer - squamous cell, basal cell and melanoma. Of these, melanoma is the most dangerous, accounting for only 5% of skin cancer cases but responsible for the majority of skin cancer deaths.

The term “melanoma” is derived from the type of cell in which it affects called the melanocytes. Melanocytes produce the pigment of your skin, which is known as melanin.

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For Melanoma Survivor, Banning Teens From Tanning is a No-Brainer
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 10:59am
Scott Hangauer, melanoma survivor
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Scott Hangauer knows all too well the consequences of using indoor tanning beds.

He has the scar to prove it.

At age 27, Scott is a melanoma survivor. Delighted with his new bronze glow after returning from a Spring-break vacation in Florida, he started tanning at age 16 to maintain the look. Getting his driver’s license made sneaking away to the tanning salon even easier.

The son of a medical professional, Scott neglected to heed warnings from his parents about the health risks associated with the ultraviolet (UV) radiation emitted by tanning beds.

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