Melanoma Stocks List
Symbol | Grade | Name | % Change | |
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BMY | B | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 1.63 | |
GALT | C | Galectin Therapeutics Inc. | 0.00 | |
PDSB | C | PDS Biotechnology Corporation | 12.60 | |
ACHL | C | Achilles Therapeutics plc | -0.97 | |
CSTL | C | Castle Biosciences, Inc. | 1.35 | |
AURA | C | Aura Biosciences, Inc. | 1.86 | |
TIL | C | Instil Bio, Inc. | -5.31 | |
BCAB | D | BioAtla, Inc. | 17.34 | |
DCTH | D | Delcath Systems, Inc. | -2.37 | |
MYGN | D | Myriad Genetics, Inc. | -0.26 |
Related Industries: Biotechnology Conglomerates Diagnostics & Research Drug Manufacturers - Major Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic Medical Devices Medical Instruments & Supplies
Symbol | Grade | Name | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|---|
FTXH | D | First Trust Nasdaq Pharmaceuticals ETF | 7.99 | |
RDIV | B | RevenueShares Ultra Dividend Fund | 5.39 | |
PPH | D | Market Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF | 5.02 | |
IHE | C | iShares U.S. Pharmaceutical ETF | 4.9 | |
MEDX | D | Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | 4.65 |
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Melanoma, also known as malignant melanoma, is a type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes. Melanomas typically occur in the skin, but may rarely occur in the mouth, intestines, or eye. In women, they most commonly occur on the legs, while in men they are most common on the back. Sometimes they develop from a mole with changes such as an increase in size, irregular edges, change in color, itchiness, or skin breakdown.The primary cause of melanoma is ultraviolet light (UV) exposure in those with low levels of skin pigment. The UV light may be from either the sun or from other sources, such as tanning devices. About 25% develop from moles. Those with many moles, a history of affected family members, and who have poor immune function are at greater risk. A number of rare genetic defects such as xeroderma pigmentosum also increase risk. Diagnosis is by biopsy and analysis of any skin lesion that has signs of being potentially cancerous.Using sunscreen and avoiding UV light may prevent melanoma. Treatment is typically removal by surgery. In those with slightly larger cancers, nearby lymph nodes may be tested for spread. Most people are cured if spread has not occurred. For those in whom melanoma has spread, immunotherapy, biologic therapy, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy may improve survival. With treatment the five-year survival rates in the United States is 98% among those with localized disease and 17% among those in whom spread has occurred. The likelihood that it will come back or spread depends how thick the melanoma is, how fast the cells are dividing, and whether or not the overlying skin has broken down.Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Globally, in 2012, it newly occurred in 232,000 people. In 2015 there were 3.1 million with active disease which resulted in 59,800 deaths. Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of melanoma in the world. There are also high rates in Northern Europe and North America, while it is less common in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Melanoma is more common in men than women. Melanoma has become more common since the 1960s in areas which are mostly populated with white people.
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