Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Original Research
Facial Malignancies in Patients Referred for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Retrospective Review of the Impact of Hair Growth on Tumor and Defect Size
Patients and dermatologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for any concerning lesion contained within skin underlying facial hair to...
Original Research
CO2 Laser Ablative Fractional Resurfacing Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A Randomized Split-Side Study
Aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a preferred method for treatment of multiple actinic keratoses in broad skin areas (referred to...
Original Research
Group Clinic for Chemoprevention of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Pilot Study
Dermatologists should consider utilizing the shared medical appointment model for their patients being treated with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), as...
From the Journals
COVID-19 death rate was twice as high in cancer patients in NYC study
The overall case fatality rate was 28% for cancer patients with COVID-19 and 14% for noncancer COVID-19 patients.
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Home-based chemo skyrockets at one U.S. center
The University of Pennsylvania’s home-based chemotherapy program experienced a 300% increase in participation in a 5-week period.
Case Letter
Cutaneous Metastases From Esophageal Adenocarcinoma on the Scalp
In the setting of underlying esophageal adenocarcinoma, metastatic spread to the scalp should be considered in the differential diagnosis for any...
Latest News
NCCN panel: Defer nonurgent skin cancer care during pandemic
The group’s melanoma recommendations focused on deferring nonurgent care until after the pandemic passes.
From the Journals
‘Brutal’ plan to restrict palliative radiation during pandemic
New guidelines recommend giving palliative radiotherapy only in oncologic emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Advice from the front lines: How cancer centers can cope with COVID-19
The medical director of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance offers advice for cancer centers dealing with COVID-19.
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No staff COVID-19 diagnoses after plan at Chinese cancer center
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Maintaining cancer care in the face of COVID-19
Oncologists are moving cancer patients to other hospitals, reevaluating the need for cancer treatments, and embracing telemedicine to protect...