squamous cell carcinoma

Methotrexate use associated with increased risk of some skin cancers

New findings from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden show that methotrexate (MTX) use is associated with a higher risk of skin cancer...

Fewer cases of melanoma seen in people taking vitamin D

A Finnish study of nearly 500 people who had an increased risk of skin cancer revealed fewer cases of melanoma in those who took vitamin...

Fractional laser Tx may prevent keratinocyte carcinoma

New research by a Massachusetts General Hospital-led team indicates that simple laser treatments to the skin may help to prevent the...

Abnormal expression of Lepr leptin receptor may drive SSC malignancy

In a study of RAS gene mutations in squamous cell carcinoma, researchers have found that a single mutated gene in an otherwise healthy...

Nivolumab shows promise in advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Findings from a recent phase II clinical trial show promising results for the immune checkpoint inhibitor nivolumab in the treatment of...

New technology for rapid bedside skin cancer biopsy diagnosis

A pilot study of a new biopsy imaging system has shown high accuracy in diagnosing non-melanoma skin cancer in two minutes—substantially...

A stronger immune response may help protect women from SCC

Early research suggests that a stronger immune response in women may provide them with additional protection against some skin cancers....

VIDEO: Non-surgical injection developed for skin cancer

A nanoparticle injection has been developed as a non-surgical alternative treatment for skin cancer, according to a recent study.

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