Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
From the Journals
Study shows higher obesity-related cancer mortality in areas with more fast food
An ecologic study showed a dose-response relationship among measures of food swamp and food desert scores and obesity-related cancer mortality.
Conference Coverage
Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
Latest News
Controlled hyperthermia: Novel treatment of BCCs without surgery continues to be refined
A novel, noninvasive technique of controlled hyperthermia and mapping protocol designed to help clinicians with margin assessment and treatment of...
From the Journals
Cancer pain declines with cannabis use
Lower use of other meds was also seen in patients who used cannabis.
Conference Coverage
Guidelines for assessing cancer risk may need updating
Whole-exome sequencing reveals cancer risk mutations in patients that would not have qualified for testing based on current guidelines.
Latest News
USPSTF releases updated recommendations on skin cancer screening
“Our recommendations are for patients who present to primary care without symptoms, and after a careful assessment of benefit and harms, we didn’t...
Latest News
What happens to melanocytic nevi during laser hair removal?
“It’s important to keep an eye out for changes and always be evaluating,” Dr. Ahuva Cices said.
Latest News
Study highlights potential skin cancer risk of UV nail polish dryers
Often referred to as ‘mini tanning beds,’ UV nail polish dryers emit UVA radiation, classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for...
Latest News
FDA approves new Merkel cell carcinoma treatment
This marks the first regulatory approval for retifanlimab-dlwr, a PD-1 inhibitor.
Latest News
Optimal management of dysplastic nevi continues to evolve
“Misdiagnosis is more common for melanomas that have been assessed with punch and shave biopsies than with an excisional biopsy,” Dr. Benjamin...
Latest News
Dermoscopy, other modalities for improving melanoma diagnoses reviewed
The learning curve for dermoscopy is steep, he added, and whether the technique should be considered a first-line tool or as a supplement to other...