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Face-to-Face vs Teledermatology for the Diagnosis of Potential Skin Cancers
Investigators examined the effectiveness of diagnosing skin cancer by teledermatology and face-to-face interaction.
Fluorouracil Cream Best Choice for Treatment of Actinic Keratosis Lesions
For patients with multiple actinic keratosis lesions on the head, 5 percent fluorouracil cream is the most effective treatment.
Laser-Assisted Treatment Effective for Actinic Keratosis
Ablative fractional laser-assisted photodynamic therapy may be effective in treating patients with high-grade actinic keratosis.
Combination of Photodynamic, Topical Therapy Improves Outcomes in Actinic Keratosis
Researchers sought to assess the efficacy and tolerability of adding photodynamic therapy to topical interventions in patients with actinic keratoses.
Tumor Control Durable With Pembrolizumab in Merkel Cell Cancer
For patients with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma (aMCC), pembrolizumab is associated with durable tumor control and favorable overall survival.
FDA Advances Regulation to Ensure Sunscreen Safety, Efficacy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took steps to tighten regulation of over-the-counter sunscreen products.
Race, Dermatologist Density Affect Melanoma Survival Rates
Factors positively associated with MIR included dermatologist density, percent of the population that is non-Hispanic white, and average household income.
Structural, Clinical Barriers Prevent Cancer Trial Participation
Structural and clinical barriers prevent most cancer patients from participating in clinical trials.
Country-Specific Norms Created for Cancer-Related Quality of Life
Country-specific norms have been established for the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) questionnaire to measure the self-reported quality of life of cancer patients.
Cancer Survivors Face Hardship Over Medical Bills
Cancer survivors carry greater financial burdens related to medical debt payments and bills versus patients without a cancer history, and younger survivors face the greatest hardships.
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