Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma
Some skin neoplasms are quite subtle and do not present as obvious exophytic lesions. This basal cell carcinoma presented as a subtle area of asymptomatic discoloration under the patient’s eye. (Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - June 3, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Curis Announces Erivedge(R) Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for Conditional Approval in European Union
Recommended as Treatment for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Curis Eligible for $6 Million Milestone on European Commission Approval
LEXINGTON, Mass., April 26, 2013 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Curis, Inc. (CRIS), an oncology-focused c... Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, RegulatoryCuris , Basal Cell Carcinoma, Erivedge, vismodegib (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - April 26, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
CHMP recommends conditional EU approval of Roche's Erivedge for advanced basal cell carcinoma, a rare but potentially devastating form of skin cancer
Roche announced today that the European Union’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended conditional approval of Erivedge (vismodegib) for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or locally advanced basal cell carcinoma inappropriate for surgery or radiotherapy. Conditional approval would make Erivedge the first licensed treatment for patients in Europe with these disfiguring, debilitating and even fatal forms of skin cancer, which are known collectively as advanced basal cell carcinoma. (Source: Roche Investor Update)
Source: Roche Investor Update - April 26, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
CHMP recommends conditional EU approval of Roche's Erivedge for advanced basal cell carcinoma, a rare but potentially devastating form of skin cancer
Roche announced today that the European Union’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended conditional approval of Erivedge (vismodegib) for the treatment of adult patients with symptomatic metastatic basal cell carcinoma, or locally advanced basal cell carcinoma inappropriate for surgery or radiotherapy. (Source: Roche Media News)
Source: Roche Media News - April 26, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
The "other" types of skin cancer
Almost everyone knows about the dangers of melanoma, but there are also two lesser-known types of skin cancer: basal and squamous cell carcinoma. Lisa Garner, M.D., talks with "Sound Medicine" about their risks. Basal cell carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed type of skin cancer. It occurs primarily in white or light-skinned people and frequently occurs in skin exposed to the sun, like the he.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 14, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Pigmented Basal Cell Carcinoma
(Source: Consultant Live)
Source: Consultant Live - February 23, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Treating Low Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma: Patient PreferencesTreating Low Risk Basal Cell Carcinoma: Patient Preferences
This study utilized the Discrete Choice Experiment questionnaire to explore patient preferences of a cream versus surgery for the treatment of their basal cell carcinoma. BMC Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Basal Cell CarcinomaReflectance Confocal Microscopy in Basal Cell Carcinoma
Reflectance confocal microscopy is a noninvasive technique for imaging of the epidermis and superficial dermis. Is it useful for assessing the response of basal cell carcinoma to photodynamic therapy? The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - February 4, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Gender specific association of child abuse and adult cardiovascular disease in a sample of patients with Basal Cell Carcinoma - Hosang GM, Johnson SL, Kiecolt-Glaser J, Di Gregorio MP, Lambert DR, Bechtel MA, Hearne DW, Herron JB, Glaser R.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to examine whether child abuse or neglect is more strongly associated with adult cardiovascular disease, and whether these associations differ by gender. METHODS: A total of 116 participants (mean age 57.75 years) report... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - February 2, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Pain significant predictor of SCC
Pain is a significant predictor of squamous cell carcinoma compared to basal cell carcinoma, according
to results of a recent study. (Source: Modern Medicine)
Source: Modern Medicine - January 9, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
