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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is one of the most common skin cancers, with cases ranging from easily treatable localized lesions to aggressive forms that can metastasize or become life-threatening. On December 13, 2024, the FDA approved cosibelimab-ipdl (Unloxcyt), a PD-L1 blocking antibody, offering new hope for adults with metastatic CSCC (mCSCC) or locally advanced …
Intratumoral therapies is another class of immunotherapeutics that I often consider especially for folks with limited skin or nodal disease or perhaps deeper oligometastatic disease. I have cutaneous malignancies patients with Melanoma, Cutaneous SCC, Merkel cell and Kaposi sarcomas that have responded to local intratumoral therapies. We’ve seen viral agents like FDA approved TVEC, RP1, …
In a recent heartfelt letter to viewers, esteemed news anchor Greg Warmoth bravely opened about his lip cancer diagnosis. This news serves as a reminder of the importance of raising awareness about this particular form of cancer, its typical prognosis, available treatment options, and preventive measures that can be taken. Understanding Lip Cancer: Cutaneous squamous cell cancer is a relatively …
Here’s an interested case of a patient with MCC that I saw this past week. While I’d like to consider systemic immunotherapy with PD1 or dual checkpoint inhibitors, chemotherapy, clinical trial with MDNA or TLR9 agonist/PD1, this patient’s disease was limited to the skin alone. Could we do something different and perhaps with less risk …
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is the unsung villain of the skin cancer world – rare, aggressive, and often flying under the radar. MCC is a neuroendocrine skin cancer that usually rears its ugly head as a firm, painless nodule on sun-exposed areas of the skin. Risk factors for this sneaky skin invader include advanced age, …
When a lump or bump is found on a physical exam or a tumor/nodule/lesion is seen on imaging, it can be concerning. But how do we know for sure if it’s a malignant tumor vs a benign tumor? The answer is a biopsy. A biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of the …
In Florida, we love our golf. With over 1,200 courses throughout the state, Florida can make a strong claim for Golf Capital of the World. Not Just Sunburn While no one would argue that golf isn’t a fun pastime, our year-round access to the sun-drenched links comes with an increased risk for a serious and …