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The latest news in cutaneous melanoma
and squamous cell carcinoma.
MAY 2023
DecisionDx-Melanoma Results Guide Personalized Management Decisions Resulting In Earlier Detection Of Melanoma With Decreased Metastatic Tumor Burden Compared To Patients Without Surveillance Imaging Studies
A new independent study published in the Archives of Dermatological Research found that using DecisionDx-Melanoma to risk-stratify patients to guide care, resulted in earlier detection of melanoma recurrence while the tumor burden was lower, which could lead to improved patient outcomes.
CASE STUDY OF THE MONTH
Concerning Melanocytic Lesion in Patient with Personal History of Melanoma
A 49-year-old male was seen by a dermatologist for a concerning nevus on the right superior lateral neck. The patient's age, extensive solar damage, and history of metastatic melanoma was a cause for concern. See how MyPath Melanoma provides clarity for the patient's treatment plan.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Dermpedia Webinar - Gene Expression Profiling in Difficult-to-Diagnose Melanocytic Lesions
Dr. Artur Zembowicz is joined by Dr. Matthew Goldberg, of Castle Biosciences for a two-part workshop on gene expression profiling in difficult-to-diagnose melanocytic lesions and how this technique fits into the current diagnostic workflow.
Part I - Archived lecture available here.
Part II - Practical Workshop on June 1, 2023 at 3pm EST
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
A Physician’s Guide to the Use of Gene Expression Profile Ancillary Diagnostic Testing for Cutaneous Melanocytic Neoplasms
A new publication for MyPath Melanoma co-authored by eight dermatologists and dermatopathologists outlines key scenarios in which they utilize diagnostic GEP testing in their practice and highlights the clinical utility of MyPath Melanoma for the diagnosing dermatopathologist and the treating dermatologist.
UPCOMING EVENTS
3rd World Congress on Confocal Microscopy
- June 1-3
- Barcelona, Spain
Fall Clinical PA+NP
- June 9-11
- Orlando, FL
American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS)
- June 16-18
- Nashville, TN
Maui Derm NP+PA Summer 2023
- June 21-24
- Colorado Springs, CO
SDPA Annual Summer Dermatology Conference
- June 22-25
- Boston, MA