How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
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CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Scientists say they've developed a vaccine for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke with one of the oncologists behind the clinical trial with results that cancer researchers call groundbreaking for cancers of all kinds.
It's an effort to draw attention to the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Survivors and advocates on Long Island are doing just that, sharing their message with CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis.
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and a new national survey shows many Americans are skipping sun protection. According to the "Melanoma Research Alliance" widespread misinformation and confusion about sun screen is making skin cancer prevention more difficult.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 100,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma this year. The good news is now that treatments have advanced, death rates have declined. And as CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis shows us diagnostic tools have also vastly improved to detect and monitor skin cancers.
More than 200 FDNY firefighters got screened for skin cancer Saturday. Studies show firefighters face an increased risk of melanoma due to exposure to cancer-causing substances.
How cows are helping farmers bring in extra bacon; why it's important to recognize the mental changes of those entering their golden years; teen honors her sister by urging other young people to get their hearts checked, and observing Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May.
CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan met a mom on a mission who shared her heartbreak in hopes of saving others.
