Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dose - response association found between indoor tanning and SCC risk among women (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - October 7, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Nursing, Oncology, Journal, Source Type: news
Indoor Tanning May Up Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2019 -- There is a dose-response association between indoor tanning and risk for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in women, according to a study published online Oct. 2 in JAMA Dermatology.
Simon Lergenmuller, from the University of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 7, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Indoor tanning and skin cancer risk across the years
Researchers looking at indoor tanning and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma find that the overall number of tanning sessions links to increased risk. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 4, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cancer / Oncology Source Type: news
Foods High in Vitamin A May Help Ward Off Skin Cancer
Diets high in vitamin A were linked to a lower risk for squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Vitamins Skin Cancer Vitamin A Diet and Nutrition Fruit Vegetables Source Type: news
Hip Fracture With Resistance to Care
Mrs. B is a 100-year-old white female with a history of dementia, squamous cell carcinoma to the bilateral lower extremities, and venous insufficiency. She is no longer able to verbally express her opinions or desires, although she recognizes familiar faces and engages with others. She requires minimal assistance with transfers and ambulates with a front-wheeled walker. She is resistant and combative with care (usually hitting staff), especially during dressing, bathing, and transferring. (Source: Caring for the Ages)
Source: Caring for the Ages - September 30, 2019 Category: Health Management Authors: Barbara Resnick, Paige Hector Tags: Interdisciplinary Team Source Type: news
ASTRO: NSAIDs May Offer Benefit to Head & amp; Neck Cancer Patients
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 -- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are correlated with better overall survival in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), and there is a nonsignificant benefit for aspirin use in non-small... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 23, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Can Aspirin Help Tackle Some Cancers?
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 -- Low-dose aspirin may improve survival odds for patients battling head/neck and lung cancer, two new studies suggest.
The first reviewed data on 460 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) or early stage... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - September 23, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mohs Micrographic Surgery vs. Standard Excision for cSCC Mohs Micrographic Surgery vs. Standard Excision for cSCC
Does Mohs micrographic surgery of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck result in a lower rate of recurrence as compared to standard excision?The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 10, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Mother, 47, diagnosed with skin cancer INSIDE her breast in 'rare phenomenon'
Michelle Miller, from Florida, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the inside of her breast in May, and had both her breasts removed before giving birth to her daughter, Macy, in July. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Treating Advanced CSCC Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for Treating Advanced CSCC
An immune-checkpoint inhibitor is the first systemic drug approved for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas--paving the way for further immunotherapies against CSCC.American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - August 28, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news
Questions Remain About the Role of Transoral Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer
Researchers compared the swallowing-related quality-of-life scores of patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma who received radiotherapy and patients who received transoral robotic surgery with neck dissection. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - August 19, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Source Type: news
Should Surveillance Schedules Apply to HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinomas?
A new study looked at what methods were used to detect recurrences of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma to see if surveillance guidelines recommended by the National Comprehensive Cancer Center were effective. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - August 16, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Source Type: news
California woman shocked to find out the 'pimple' above her lip turned out to be skin cancer
Tracy French, from Arcadia, California, was diagnosed with a type of skin cancer - squamous cell carcinoma - after what she thought was a pimple above her lip turned into a red, scaly patch. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Celebrity favorite keto diet may stop one type of cancer in its tracks by cutting off its sugar fuel
Researchers at the University of Texas found mice on the diet, who had squamous cell carcinoma, did not experience any growth of their tumors, though the tumors didn't shrink. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - August 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dietary Vitamin A Intake Tied to Reduced Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cutaneous SCC risk reduced for highest versus lowest quintile of vitamin A, retinol, some carotenoids (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - August 1, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Dermatology, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
