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December 08, 2020
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Actin expression may cause muscle spasms in cases of BCC treated with Hedgehog inhibitors

Actin expression may be the root of muscle spasms in patients with basal cell carcinoma who are treated with Hedgehog inhibitors, according to a study.

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November 25, 2020
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Basal cell carcinomas may carry high likelihood of recurrence

Recurrent basal cell carcinomas and primary basal cell carcinomas have a high likelihood of recurrence, according to a presentation at the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology virtual congress.

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October 26, 2020
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Fewer basal cell carcinomas treated following COVID-19

Fewer basal cell carcinomas were treated after the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, with those being treated having a higher histopathological upgrade rate, according to a study.

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August 21, 2020
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Skin cancer risk included in hydrochlorothiazide label change

A label change for the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide has been approved to include a small risk for non-melanoma skin cancer, the FDA announced in a press release.

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June 24, 2020
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Sonidegib efficacious in treatment of locally advanced basal cell carcinoma

Treatment with sonidegib was safe and effective in patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma, according to study results presented at the American Academy of Dermatology virtual meeting.

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June 11, 2020
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Multiple aggregated yellow-white globules may aid BCC diagnosis

Multiple aggregated yellow-white globules were observed in more than one-fifth of basal cell carcinoma cases in a case-control study.

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May 29, 2020
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Q&A: Sun protection key in anti-aging, cancer prevention for skin of color

Q&A: Sun protection key in anti-aging, cancer prevention for skin of color

Skin protection is important for reducing the risk for cancers, as well as for anti-aging and cosmetic reasons, in people of all complexions. However, many people of color often underestimate the dangers of the sun.

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January 21, 2020
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ASTRO issues guidelines on radiation therapy for basal, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

ASTRO issues guidelines on radiation therapy for basal, cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

American Society for Radiation Oncology has issued guidelines on the use of radiation therapy in the management of basal and cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas.

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December 28, 2019
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Vismodegib induces long-term response after discontinuation in locally advanced basal cell carcinoma

Vismodegib induces long-term response after discontinuation in locally advanced basal cell carcinoma

A substantial proportion of patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma demonstrated long-term responses to vismodegib after discontinuation of the drug, according to results of a retrospective study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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December 05, 2019
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Melanoma testing: Progress in practice

Melanoma testing: Progress in practice

by Brook Brouha, MD, PhD

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