The New York Times and Amy Harmon Cover Melanoma for a Fifth Time
December 27, 2010The New York Times' latest installment in their ongoing coverage of melanoma focuses on the role that patients have in solving the problem of tumor resistance and spotlights the work of Dr. Roger Lo, an MRF grant recipient. Read the story her …
MRF Meets with FDA on State of Melanoma Drug Development
November 23, 2010The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) met on November 15, 2010 with high-level officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including Dr. Richard Pazdur, the Director of the Office of Oncology Drug Products. The Melanoma Research Founda …
In Memory of Jenna Bockmiller
November 9, 2010Over the weekend the melanoma community lost a true fighter. Jenna Bockmiller of California died at the age of 20, after a 6-year battle with melanoma.Her tenacious fight against this disease inspired many in the patient community and each of us …
5 Questions That May Help You Dodge Cancer
November 8, 2010WASHINGTON— With growing financial and time pressures in medical care, the era of the leisurely doctor’s visit is largely gone. As visits become increasingly compact, it’s more important than ever for patients to go in prepared …
Promising Phase II Results for New Drug to Treat Advanced Melanoma
November 5, 2010Roche announced results from a Phase II clinical study of RG7204 (PLX4032), an inhibitor targeting the BRAF protein that is found in half of metastatic melanoma tumors. The promising data was presented at the seventh International Melanoma Resear …
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