Squamous Cell Carcinoma Archives

Pembro-Chemo Efficacy Increases With Increasing PD-L1 Expression in HNSCC

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April 22, 2022

Pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy did not improve overall survival in patients with a PD-L1 combined positive score below 1.

Squamous cell skin cancer involves changes to skin cells in the middle layer of the epidermis and usually presents as a growing bump with a rough, scaly surface and flat reddish patches. This type of cancer spreads faster than basal cell carcinoma, but is still relatively slow growing. About 95% of squamous cell tumors can be cured if removed promptly.

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Guidance Issued for Preventing Cutaneous SCC in Solid Organ Recipients

September 2, 2021

For five of six actinic damage and skin cancer index stages, consensus-based recommendations developed

Skin Cancer

Increased Incidence of Sebaceous Carcinoma Observed in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

By

Emily Pond

January 4, 2021

Population data was used to assess risk for sebaceous carcinoma and overall patient survival in the transplant population.

Skin Cancer

Hydrochlorothiazide Exposure May Be Associated With Increased Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

March 9, 2020

In this study, oral cancer risk was used as a negative control since it is not associated with increased exposure to UV radiation.

Skin Cancer

Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

October 10, 2019

Dose-response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women.

Melanoma

Does Adhering to the Mediterranean Diet Lower the Risk of Skin Cancer?

By

Tom Greenhalgh

August 8, 2019

Researchers examined whether adhering to the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of skin cancer. We review their findings.

Colorectal cancer survival associated with higher vitamin D levels

Skin Cancer

Dietary Vitamin A Intake Tied to Reduced Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

August 8, 2019

Cutaneous SCC risk reduced for highest versus lowest quintile of vitamin A, retinol, some carotenoids.

Skin Cancer

Carbamazepine and Lamotrigine Associated With Increased Risk for SCC

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Brandon May

June 27, 2019

A comparison of AEDs finds that while most were not associated with skin cancer, carbamazepine and lamotrigine were associated with squamous cell carcinoma.

A patient undergoes cancer radiation therapy.

Head and Neck Cancer

Adjuvant Radiation Therapy Improved Outcomes for Some With Advanced Head and Neck CSCC

By

Megan Garlapow, PhD

January 4, 2019

Researchers determined the 5-year overall and disease-free survival for patients with CSCC of the head and neck who received adjuvant radiation therapy.

Colorectal Cancer

Curative Option Identified for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal With Distant Metastasis

By

Tiffany Garbutt, PhD

November 30, 2018

A retrospective review identified a subset of patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal with distant metastases who respond to extended-field chemoradiation.