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Why does sun exposure increase the risk for malignant melanoma?
The melanocytes are part of the integument's photoprotective mechanism; in response to sunlight, they produce melanin that has a protective role from the sun's ultraviolet rays.
What research is being conducting on improving combination therapy for malignant melanoma?
Combining biologic or immunologic agents such as interferon with standard chemotherapeutic agents is under study and showing improved response rates.
How successful is combination therapy in malignant melanoma patients in the latter stages of the disease?
Combination therapy may be an option. The regimen of DTIC + BCNU (carmustine) + cisplatin + tamoxifen delivers a response rate of 40%.
What is atypical antibodies specifically anti MIA?
Atypical antibodies, such as anti-MIA (Melanoma Inhibitory Activity), are a subset of antibodies that can be produced in response to certain medical conditions, including autoimmune diseases or certain cancers. Anti-MIA antibodies are associated with the immune system's response to melanoma cells, and their presence may indicate an immune reaction against tumor antigens. The detection of these antibodies can be significant in monitoring disease progression or the effectiveness of therapy in patients with melanoma.
What are the antigenic properties of malignant tumors versus benign tumors?
Malignant tumors tend to have higher levels of antigenicity compared to benign tumors. Malignant tumors often express tumor-specific antigens, which can be recognized by the immune system and trigger an immune response. This increased antigenicity is due to the presence of mutated and abnormal proteins on the surface of malignant cells.
Who demonstrated good response to bad treatment?
Cain
An unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment is known as?
An unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment is known as a/an SIDE EFFECT
Can an encapsulated tumor be malignant?
Yes, an encapsulated tumor can be malignant. While many encapsulated tumors are benign, some malignant tumors can also form a capsule as a response to the surrounding tissue. The presence of a capsule does not necessarily indicate that a tumor is non-cancerous; further evaluation, such as imaging and biopsy, is required to determine the tumor's nature. Therefore, it's important to assess encapsulated tumors on a case-by-case basis.
An unfavorable response due to prescribed medical treatment is?
... a side effect.
What is the medical term meaning illness that is unfavorable response to a prescribed medical treatment?
An latrogenic illness is one that results from treatment.
A sentence where the subject is implied or understood is called?
A sentence where the subject is implied or understood is called an "elliptical sentence." In these sentences, the subject or part of the predicate is omitted because it can be inferred from the context. For example, in the response "I can go to the party, but you can't," the subject "you" is understood in the second part of the sentence.
What are CD4 cells?
CD4 cells are a subtype of T cells, which are produced in the thymus gland and regulate the immune system's response to infected or malignant cells.
