Skin Cancer

Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Rare Immune-Related Adverse Effect of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date December 4, 2019

Diagnosis and management of EF in the setting of cancer immunotherapy requires close collaboration between patient’s oncologist, dermatologist, and rheumatologist.

Nodal Status, Postoperative RT Not Associated With OS in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Head and Neck Mucosal Melanoma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date November 27, 2019

Researchers sought to evaluate the oncologic outcomes, identify prognostic factors, and assess the clinical impact of postoperative radiation therapy for patients with head and neck mucosal melanoma.

Use of Artificial Intelligence on Camera-Based Images of Skin Lesions Shows Promise in the Diagnosis of Melanoma

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date November 6, 2019

Researchers investigated the use of artificial intelligence to evaluate skin lesions suspicious for melanoma in camera-based images as a potential decision-support tool.

Bariatric Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for Skin Cancer

Publish Date November 1, 2019

For individuals with obesity, risk for skin cancer and melanoma significantly reduced with bariatric surgery.

Outcomes Across Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Treatments Similar

Publish Date October 30, 2019

Brachytherapy and Mohs micrographic surgery show better cosmetic results.

Skin Cancer Clinical Trials

Clinical Trial: The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)

Clinical trial focusing on herditary nonpolyposis colon cancer. The Molecular Predisposition to Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colon Cancer (HNPCC)

Clinical Trial: Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy

Clinical trial focusing on spectral diagnosis. Spectral Diagnosis of Cutaneous Malignancy

Clinical Trial: Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC

Clinical trial focusing on electronic brachytherapy. Electronic Brachytherapy for the Treatment of NMSC

Clinical Trial: Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer

Clinical trial focusing on epidermal micrografts. Use of the Epidermal Micrografts for Wound Healing After Mohs or Excisional Surgery for Skin Cancer

Clinical Trial: Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project

Clinical trial focusing on Mohs surgery project. Experience of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) Mohs Surgery Project