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Learn About Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma

What is the definition of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma?
Squamous cell skin carcinoma is a type of skin cancer that most often appears on areas of the skin exposed to the sun, such as the scalp, ears, lips, and backs of hands. Squamous cell skin carcinoma can also appear inside the mouth, on the genitals, and on the underside of the feet.
What are the symptoms of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma?
Symptoms of squamous cell skin carcinoma include the appearance on the skin of a firm, red nodule or a flat sore with a scaly crust; a new sore on an old scar; a rough scaly patch on the lip that progresses to an open sore; a red sore or rough patch inside the mouth; or a red, raised patch or sore that looks like a wart on the genitals or the anus.
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What are the current treatments for Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma?
Treatments for squamous cell skin carcinoma depend on the area affected and whether the tumor has spread. Treatments for squamous cell skin carcinoma of the skin may include surgery; photodynamic therapy; chemotherapy; radiation therapy; targeted drug therapy; immunotherapy; such as cemiplimab-rwlc; and palliative therapy.
Who are the top Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma Local Doctors?
Richard D. Carvajal
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology
Oncology | Hematology | Hematology Oncology

North Shore Health System Medical Faculty Group Practice Inc

27005 76th Ave, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
 8.2 mi
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Richard Carvajal is an Oncologist and a Hematologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Carvajal and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Choroid Plexus Carcinoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Tissue Biopsy.

Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology

North Shore - Lij Medical PC

330 Community Dr, 
Manhasset, NY 
 8.5 mi

Bhuvanesh Singh is an Otolaryngologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Singh and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tissue Biopsy, and Thyroidectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology

New York University

259 1st St, 
Mineola, NY 
 4.8 mi
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Todd Carpenter is a Radiation Oncologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Carpenter has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Familial Prostate Cancer.

What are the latest Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma Clinical Trials?
Liquid Biomarker Study in Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers

Summary: The goal of this observational study is to study blood samples and compare them to other biospecimens and clinical outcomes in participants who have melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancers. The main question it aims to answer is: * Are blood based signatures able to predict progression-free survival (PFS)? Participants undergoing regular treatment for their skin cancer will provide blood samples.

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Evaluation of Skin Health and Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Anticancer Therapies Based on Monoclonal Antibody Anti-PD1/PDL1/CTLA4 or Cyclin-dependent Kinase (CDK) Inhibitors

Summary: The study aim to investigate the relationship between cutaneous adverse events and quality of life in patients taking immune check point inhibitor or cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4 and 6 inhibitors by two steps. In the first one, it will be investigated the relationship between the skin toxicity related to the use selected therapies and the quality of life of patients already receiving these ther...

What are the Latest Advances for Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma?
The Use of Retinoids for the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Cancers: An Updated Review.
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Radiation therapy for squamous cell cancer of the skin in a patient with xeroderma pigmentosum.