Moderna reports first positive Phase 3 for mRNA neoantigen therapy in melanoma

Re:Moderna reports first positive Phase 3 for mRNA neoantige... by shpx on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @05:18PM (#49367331)

There's also the effect that sunscreen makes you spend more time in the sun than if you didn't use sunscreen because you think you're "protected".

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Re:Moderna reports first positive Phase 3 for mRNA neoantige... by anthomtb on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @05:40PM (#49367551)

You are saying that, even if you wear sunscreen and avoid sun burn, the UV exposure will still potentially lead to skin cancer?

I'd like to see the primary research backing that up. Or be told how I misinterpreted your statement.

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Re:Moderna reports first positive Phase 3 for mRNA neoantige... by Cabal on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @05:54PM (#49367689)

Yes, 100%. It's the same reason that my kids are able to tan through the same sunscreen application regimen that leaves me pale.

Source: My Mohs surgeon. And 3 skin cancer surgeries (so far).

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Re:Moderna reports first positive Phase 3 for mRNA neoantige... by pazimzadeh on Wednesday August 19, 2026 @06:17PM (#49367903)

there is also that anything that blocks UV (sunscreen, windows, etc) by definition blocks UVB first and then UVA, and UVA is the one that penetrates most deeply and has few benefits

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