Skin Cancer

American Indians, Alaskan Natives Engage in Few Skin Cancer Prevention Behaviors

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date September 30, 2022

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital investigated the skin cancer prevention behaviors of these rarely studied ethnic groups.

FDA: Cases of Breast Implant-Related SCC, Various Lymphomas Reported

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Publish Date September 26, 2022

Following an initial extensive review, the Agency identified less than 20 cases of SCC and less than 30 cases of various lymphomas in the capsule around the breast implant.

Prognosis Improved After Moderate ICI-Related Colitis Due to Melanoma Treatment

By

Jennifer Larson

Publish Date September 22, 2022

Researchers explored the effects of developing ICI-related colitis on patients treated with ipilimumab as monotherapy and dual therapy for advanced melanoma.

Incidence of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Up in the U.S.

Publish Date September 16, 2022

Overall incidence rate six times higher for patients aged 40 years or older versus younger than 40 years, but increase in CTCL rate significantly higher for those younger than 40 years.

Delaying Treatment for Melanoma Increases Mortality Risk

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Publish Date September 8, 2022

Researchers sought to determine the effect of delays in surgical treatment delays of 1 to 5 months on overall and disease-specific mortality in patients with melanoma.

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