Skin Cancer

Melanoma Risk From Biologic Therapy Remains Uncertain

Publish Date May 27, 2020

Systematic literature review and meta-analysis reveal link to increased risk cannot be ruled out.

Exposure to Antibiotics Associated With Survival Detriment in Patients With Advanced Melanoma Treated With ICIs

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date May 6, 2020

Previous studies have shown an association between gut microbiome diversity and response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.

Keratinocyte Carcinoma Risk Factors in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients

By

Lauren Dembeck, PhD

Publish Date April 28, 2020

Although allogeneic HCT is associated with increased risk for keratinocyte carcinoma, the magnitude of risk linked to certain patient characteristics is still unknown.

NBUVB Phototherapy May Not Increase Skin Cancer Risk in Patients With Vitiligo

By

Agata Boxe

Publish Date April 16, 2020

Many patients with vitiligo undergo multiple courses of phototherapy, which may raise concerns about their risk of photocarcinogenesis.

Minority of Melanomas With Complete Response to Anti–PD-1 Relapsed After Drug Cessation

By

Leah Lawrence

Publish Date March 27, 2020

More research is needed to define criteria for stopping therapy.

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