Tag: Cancer: Skin
High Cutaneous Melanoma Burden Found Due to UV Radiation
Burden varies across states, with highest burden seen in Hawaii
Studies Explore Prevalence of Skin Cancer Among Sexual Minorities
Gay, bisexual men have increased odds of skin cancer; OR significantly higher for gender-nonconforming adults
Smartphone Apps Not Accurate Enough to Detect All Melanomas
SkinVision had sensitivity of 80 percent, but accuracy poor versus expert recommendation
Circulating Tumor Cells Predict Relapse in Stage III Melanoma
One or more CTCs independently linked to melanoma relapse at six and 54 months
Blood Mercury Levels Linked to Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Increased blood total mercury levels, methylmercury levels linked to increased odds of NMSC
Lack of Self-Exams Hampers Early Melanoma Identification
Of those surveyed in rural communities, 43 percent intended to perform self-exam but did not follow through
Satisfaction High With Mohs Surgery for Melanoma In Situ
Short-term, long-term patient satisfaction high with Mohs micrographic surgery for melanoma in situ
ASTRO Issues Recs for Radiation Tx of Basal, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
RT recommended as primary treatment for BCC, cSCC patients who are not surgical candidates
Insurance Disparities ID’d in Diagnosis of Late-Stage Melanoma
Odds of late-stage melanoma up for individuals with Medicaid, no insurance versus those with private insurance
2012 to 2014 Saw 41,185 U.S. Patients With Skin Malignancy
Increase in flap reconstruction observed among patients with skin malignancy in head and neck region
