Tag: Cancer: Skin
Obesity Linked to Improved Survival in Metastatic Melanoma
Survival benefit limited to male patients receiving targeted therapy, immunotherapy
2005 to 2014 Saw Increase in Melanoma Incidence
For males and females combined, incidence fell for those aged 15 to 44, increased for those ≥55
Eyelid Squamous Cell Carcinoma Rate Increasing in England
Older age and male sex, but not social deprivation, are associated with higher eyelid SCC risk
Guidelines of Care Developed for Skin Cancer Management
Recommendations for basal cell carcinoma, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma released
High Response of Desmoplastic Melanomas to PD-1 Blockade
Higher percentage of PD-L1-positive cells in the tumor parenchyma of desmoplastic melanomas
Fluorouracil Tied to Reduced Surgery for Squamous Cell CA
Reduced risk of squamous cell carcinoma, but not basal cell carcinoma, for one year in at-risk veterans
Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Higher Risk of Skin Cancer
Individuals with a history of atopic dermatitis have a higher risk of squamous cell carcinoma development
Educational Video Helps Hairdressers Better ID Melanoma
Significant increase in correct identification of ABCDE criteria for atypical nevi, melanoma detection
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Underused in High-Risk SCC
<0.1 percent of patients with high-risk SCC tumors underwent SLNB; 14 percent underwent dissections
Almost One in Four Skin Biopsies Is Melanocytic Proliferation
83.1 percent classified as nevi, other benign proliferations such as mildly dysplastic lesions
