Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor ’s Function in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Its Role as a Therapeutic Target in the Age of Immunotherapies

Opinion statementRecent studies have evidenced the potential of combining anti-EGFR therapies with anti-PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint therapies. Both anti-EGFR and anti-PD-1/PD-L1 have been separately tested in the treatment of cutaneous SCC (cSCC). Here, we review recent data on EGFR in the context of cancer progression, as a prognostic and as a therapeutic target in cSCC. Anti-EGFR/checkpoint immunotherapy and other combination therapy approaches are discussed. With the advent of immunotherapy, EGFR is still a valid cSCC target.

Source: Current Treatment Options in Oncology - February 2, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research