Wart cream for treatment of recurrent melanoma
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs in the cells called melanocytes. It is the deadliest form of skin cancer; however, it is very curable when found at an early stage. It often starts as a change in the shape, size, and color of a mole. Recurrent or secondary melanoma is when the cancer remains after removal of primary cancer.
A recent study has showed that a wart cream could be an effective treatment for recurrent or secondary melanoma. The cream contains diphencyprone (DPCP), a medication that stimulates the body’s immune system to attack melanomas.
According to Diona Damian, Associate professor from the Sydney Cancer Centre who used the wart medication on 18 patients,
“In about two-thirds of the patients treated so far we’ve been able to achieve complete clearance of their skin melanomas.”
The positive results of the treatment show a promising sign in combating recurrent melanoma.
“It is still considered an experimental agent even though we are relying on it more and more, mainly because these are patients who generally have no other option. They have nothing to lose – except their tumors,”
Prof. Damien added.
The results were presented at the Australian College of Dermatologists Annual Scientific Meeting in Darwin.
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