Breast Implant-Associated Cancers: What Providers and Patients Need to Know
Patients with breast implants are at risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma and various types of lymphoma in the capsules around the implants.
Skin Cancer
FDA: Cases of Breast Implant-Related SCC, Various Lymphomas Reported
Following an initial extensive review, the Agency identified less than 20 cases of SCC and less than 30 cases of various lymphomas in the capsule around the breast implant.
Low-Dose Methotrexate May Increase Risk of Melanoma
Exposure to low-dose methotrexate is associated with an increased risk of melanoma, according to a meta-analysis of 17 studies.
No Survival Benefit With T-VEC in Advanced Melanoma
Adding T-VEC to pembrolizumab does not improve survival in patients with advanced melanoma, a phase 3 study suggests.
Data Reveal Growing Burden of Metastatic Cancers in the US
The prevalence of metastatic cancers in the US has risen in recent years and will increase further by 2025, according to researchers.
Illegitimate Online Pharmacies May Put Cancer Patients at Risk
Illegitimate online pharmacies are selling imatinib without a prescription, making false claims about being registered with regulatory bodies, and failing to provide patients with drug-related warnings.
Risk of Cancer-Specific Death May Remain Elevated for 30 Years
Patients with certain cancers have an increased risk of cancer-specific mortality that persists for 30 to 35 years after diagnosis.
Incidence of Melanoma Diagnosis, Biopsy Parallel Skin Screening Uptake
Researchers sought to determine if the incidence of melanoma diagnoses and biopsies increased with a greater uptake of skin screenings.
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Protection Is Prevention
Patient awareness of sun damage doesn’t always translate into safer sun practices, finds Lisa Nyanda-Manola, MD. She describes how she counsels her patients, especially those with skin of color, to protect themselves.
Skin Microbiome Variation: Indicator or Risk Factor for Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Healthy skin microbiome is compared with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and actinic keratosis (AK) to characterize the differences between a healthy microbiome and one associated with skin cancer.
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