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Immatics Gains Prestige as Early Uveal Melanoma Trial Data Draws Top Oncology Attention

A German biotech firm, Immatics, has secured high-profile presentation slots at major European cancer conferences to showcase early Phase 1 data. The results indicate that an experimental cell therapy successfully shrank tumors in all 16 patients with uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. Oncologists suggest this approach could potentially unlock immunotherapy efficacy for other resistant cancers, such as pancreatic and ovarian tumors, signaling a transition from research to commercial potential.

via STAT|

#biotech-and-pharma #cell-therapy #immatics

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Routine eye test uncovers terminal eye cancer in Stourbridge dad

Jez Bridges, a 59-year-old father from Stourbridge, was diagnosed with terminal uveal melanoma after a routine eye exam spotted a mole on his eye. Despite initial proton radiotherapy, the cancer spread to his liver within six months, leaving him with a two-year life expectancy. With NHS options limited and privately funded chemosaturation therapy potentially costing up to £200,000, he has started a GoFundMe to raise funds to extend his life and spend more time with his family.

via The Independent|

#cancer #eye-cancer #fundraising

health3 months ago•8 min saved

Routine eye test uncovers rare cancer, sparking private treatment fundraiser

A 59-year-old Kinver man’s routine eye exam reveals uveal melanoma, a rare cancer that has spread to his liver and is not curable on the NHS. He may undergo private chemosaturation at around £40,000–£46,000 per session to extend time with his family, while his sister leads a fundraising effort and the family emphasizes the importance of regular eye tests.

via BBC|

#eye-cancer #fundraising #health

health8 months ago•53 min saved

Melanoma Beyond Skin: The Eye's Hidden Cancer

Melanoma can occur inside the eye (ocular melanoma), including the uveal and conjunctival subtypes, and is not always tied to sun exposure. Early symptoms are often subtle (blurry vision, irritation, flashes or floaters), with risk factors like lighter eye color and certain eye conditions. Regular comprehensive eye exams are crucial for early detection, as doctors can catch precancerous changes before symptoms arise. Treatments such as laser therapy or plaque brachytherapy can treat tumors, though cures are not guaranteed and outcomes improve with early diagnosis. About 2,000 new ocular melanoma cases are diagnosed annually in the US, with conjunctival melanoma being far rarer.

via Daily Mail|

#eye-cancer #eye-health #health