Vismodegib-RT Regimen Achieves High Rate of Disease Control in Head and Neck BCC
(MedPage Today) -- More than 90% of patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the head and neck achieved locoregional control (LRC) with vismodegib (Erivedge) and radiation therapy (RT), a small clinical trial showed. LRC at... (Source: MedPage Today Radiology)
Source: MedPage Today Radiology - March 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

University Hospitals Birmingham Claims Its New AI Model Detects Certain Skin Cancers with Nearly 100% Accuracy
But dermatologists and other cancer doctors still say AI is not ready to operate without oversight by clinical physicians Dermatopathologists and the anatomic pathology profession in general have a new example of how artificial intelligence’s (AI’s) ability to detect cancer with accuracy comparable to a trained pathologist has greatly improved. At the latest European Academy […] The post University Hospitals Birmingham Claims Its New AI Model Detects Certain Skin Cancers with Nearly 100% Accuracy appeared first on Dark Daily. (Source: Dark Daily)
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The common skin cancer that could turn into deadly melanoma- as President Joe Biden shows off sunburned skin on return from Caribbean vacation less than a year after having cancerous lesion removed
President Joe Biden has already been warned off being burnt, after suffering basal cell carcinoma - a type of skin cancer - in February last year and several other bouts of the cancer before 2021. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 3, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Risk for Skin Cancer Increased for Patients With Lower Extremity Lymphedema
MONDAY, Dec. 18, 2023 -- Patients with lower extremity (LE) lymphedema have an increased risk for skin cancer, especially basal cell carcinoma, according to a study published online in the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.Nimay C. Anand,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 18, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Skin cancer: BBC's Anna Varle shares basal cell carcinoma experience
BBC journalist Anna Varle shares her experience of skin cancer to raise awareness. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

BCC Arising From a Nonhealing Lower Extremity Ulcer BCC Arising From a Nonhealing Lower Extremity Ulcer
This report describes the development of basal cell carcinoma from a nonhealing lower extremity wound. How was this case ultimately diagnosed and treated?Wounds (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Journal Article Source Type: news

Cochrane Lifetime and Emeritus Members
Cochrane is proud to announce new lifetime and emeritus memberships,recognizing the extraordinary contributions of individuals who have made an exceptional, long-standing contribution to Cochrane ’s work and leadership.Cochrane ' s strength is in its collaborative, global community. Over the last 30 years, our members and supporters from more than 130 countries have worked together to produce credible, accessible health information and help inform health decision-making. Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us.Cochrane ’s Membership schemehelps reward everyone who hel...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - May 3, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Minute: Melanoma Monday -- treating skin cancer with Mohs surgery
Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with a form of skin cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and the first Monday in May is Melanoma Monday, a day dedicated to raising awareness for Melanoma prevention and treatment. Dr. Naiara Sbroggio Barbosa, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, explains how Mohs surgery can be used to treat basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and some… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 1, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

AAD: Risk for Skin Cancer Higher for Adults With Atopic Dermatitis
MONDAY, March 27, 2023 -- Adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have an increased risk for developing melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), with significantly higher risks seen for moderate-to-severe versus mild AD,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Joe Biden's Basal Cell Carcinoma
(MedPage Today) -- Last month, President Biden had a skin lesion removed from his chest. White House physician Kevin O'Connor, DO, is now reporting that the biopsy results of the lesion confirmed that the growth was a basal cell carcinoma (BCC... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 8, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

Biden's Skin Cancer; 'Butt Lift' Deaths Continue; Arrest Warrant for TB Patient
(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require subscriptions. President Biden's doctor, Kevin O'Connor, DO, said the skin lesion removed from the president's chest was a basal cell carcinoma, a common type of skin cancer. (AP) The White... (Source: MedPage Today Dermatology)
Source: MedPage Today Dermatology - March 6, 2023 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news

President Biden Has Skin Cancer Removed From Chest, No Further Treatment Needed
MONDAY, March 6, 2023 – A lesion that was found and removed from President Joe Biden’s chest during his recent physical was determined to be a common type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma. “All cancerous tissue was successfully... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - March 6, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Mum Sarah O'Brien diagnosed with skin cancer after driving without wearing sunscreen
Sydney mum Sarah O'Brien was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) in May 2022. In February she noticed a small lump appeared on her right temple. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What Is basal cell carcinoma? Jill Biden has cancerous lesions removed
First lady Jill Biden has been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma following the removal of at least two cancerous skin lesions. Biden had three lesions removed during surgery at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday. The procedure was announced last week following the…#skincancerfoundation #twitter #vanessavaldivia #oconnor #jillbiden #kevinoconnor (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

What to know about the kind of skin cancer Jill Biden was treated for
The skin cancer first lady Jill Biden was treated for Wednesday — basal cell carcinoma — is highly treatable and the most common form of skin cancer. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - January 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Laurie McGinley Source Type: news