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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?
Edward Maytin
Elite in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma
Dermatology
Elite in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma
Dermatology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

2049 East 100th Street, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
47+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

Edward Maytin is a Dermatologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Maytin has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Actinic Keratosis, Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome, and Basal Cell Skin Cancer.

Chrysalyne D. Schmults
Elite in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma
Elite in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma

Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

1153 Centre St, 
Jamaica Plain, MA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Chrysalyne Schmults is a Dermatologist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmults is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. Her top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), and Muir-Torre Syndrome. Dr. Schmults is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Jeremy S. Bordeaux
Elite in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma
Elite in Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

950 Clague Rd, 
Westlake, OH 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Jeremy Bordeaux is a Dermatologist in Westlake, Ohio. Dr. Bordeaux is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma. His top areas of expertise are Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Melanoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). Dr. Bordeaux is currently accepting new patients.

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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Skin Cancer and Hyperthermia and Radiotherapy - SAHARA a Two-arm, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Phase II Trial

Summary: The SAHARA trial assesses wether combining ultrahypofractionated accelerated radiotherapy (RT) with hyperthermia is as effective as standard hypofractionated high-dose radiation in treating non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC).