Skin Cancer

Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification

Publish Date January 24, 2020

Of those surveyed in rural communities, 43 percent intended to perform self-exam but did not follow through.

ASTRO Issues Recs for Radiation Tx of Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Publish Date January 6, 2020

RT recommended as primary treatment for BCC, cSCC patients who are not surgical candidates.

Therapeutic, Survival Outcomes in Advanced Malignant Melanoma Influenced by Facility Volume

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date January 2, 2020

Risk of death inversely proportionate to volume of patients with advanced-stage malignant melanoma treated at a facility.

Recognition of Dermatoscopic Characteristics of Neck Melanomas May Facilitate Earlier Diagnosis

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date December 20, 2019

A retrospective study of neck lesions sought to determine the clinical and dermatoscopic characteristics of melanomas on the neck vs nevi.

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.

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