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by John Evans
Dec 6, 20192 min read
High-dose brachytherapy for BCC, SCC in older patients
“We had a cure rate of 96% in patients with squamous cell carcinoma and 98% in patients with basal cell carcinoma, and cosmetic outlook was
By John Evans
Aug 9, 20192 min read
Number of known genetic contributors to BCC, SCC, doubled
“We compared the genetic information of patients treated for BCCs and SCCs to that from 600,000 people without these cancers—which allowed u
by John Evans
Feb 15, 20192 min read
NMSC of the lower extremities effectively treated with superficial radiation therapy
“The results of this study highlight SRT as a highly effective treatment option for eliminating basal and squamous cell carcinoma lesions on


by Bianca Quijano
Oct 23, 20182 min read
Skin cancer: Integrating genetics and sun exposure data allows for improved risk estimates
In future studies, the researchers will replicate the trial in sample populations with non-European heritage. They are also exploring altern


by John Evans
Aug 10, 20182 min read
Six or more BCC in 10 years a warning sign for other cancers
"We discovered that people who develop six or more basal cell carcinomas during a 10-year period are about three times more likely than


By Bianca Quijano
Jul 17, 20182 min read
SCC tumours eliminated by HPV vaccine
First, two doses of the 9-valent HPV vaccine were administered into the patient’s arm, six weeks apart. A few weeks later, Dr. Nichols direc


By Bianca Quijano
Jan 8, 20183 min read
Using 5-FU to treat actinic keratosis can minimize risk of squamous cell carcinoma requiring surgery
Using the generic skin cream fluorouracil 5% (5-FU) for two to four weeks may reduce the risk of a squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) needing...
By John Evans, Associate Editor, Derm.city
May 27, 20174 min read
SSS Vancouver 2017: Skin cancer in darker skin – incidence and presentation
While there is a common perception that skin pigmentation is protective against skin cancer, even individuals with the most pigmented...
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