Squamous Cell Carcinoma Archives

Updated Evidence-Based Management Guidelines for Actinic Keratosis

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August 31, 2021

A guideline on optimal actinic keratosis (AK) treatment based on the latest evidence for general AK management and for specific patient subgroups is provided.

Skin Cancer

Cutaneous Beta-HPV May Up Risk for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

August 20, 2021

Cutaneous beta-human papillomavirus (HPV) may predict development of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

Skin Cancer

Lower Income Tied to Greater Odds of Suspected Skin Cancer

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Emily Pond

July 22, 2021

The relationship between income and skin cancer risk is assessed.

Skin Cancer

Keytruda Approved for Locally Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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Brian Park, PharmD

July 12, 2021

Results showed an overall response rate of 50%, with 17% of patients achieving complete response and 33% having partial response.

Skin Cancer

Invasive Cutaneous SCC in Patients Taking Antihypertensive Agents

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Brandon May

June 10, 2021

The dermatoscopic characteristics of keratinizing skin cancer in patients prescribed antihypertives treatment is compared with that of non-users.

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Lesion Features and Antihypertensive Use

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Emily Pond

May 12, 2021

The dermatoscopic features of keratinizing skin cancer in patients using antihypertensives were determined and c these features were compared with those of nonusers.

AAD 2021

Possible Link Between High Risk SCC Tumors and Statins in Men

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Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

April 27, 2021

Study researchers presented their findings at AAD 2021 on the relationship between statin therapy and risk for squamous cell carcinoma tumors in men.

The combination may be an attractive option for some, but further research is needed to target the t

Skin Cancer

Risk for Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Increases With Age

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Christina Bennett, MS

April 20, 2021

Among patients younger than 49 years, those with actinic keratosis had a nearly 7-times greater likelihood of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma than patients without actinic keratosis.

Skin Cancer

Differing Facial Skin Cancer Distributions Suggest Etiology Beyond UV Exposure

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Colby Stong

April 16, 2021

For each case, the lesion area was projected onto a pixeled facial model and lesion centroids were recorded; a pixel was counted as lesion-positive when more than half of its area was occupied.

As post-transplant medications are used to reduce the body’s immune reaction to a foreign organ, the

Skin Cancer

Increased Risk of Skin Cancer Linked to Long-Term Use of Certain Diuretics

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Christina Bennett, MS

March 26, 2021

A team of investigators sought to assess the relationship between thiazides, thiazide-like diuretics, or calcium channel blockers and the development of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or cutaneous malignant melanoma.