A topical cream that activates the skin’s immune defenses may slow or prevent the growth of common skin cancers.

A topical cream activated the skin's immune defenses and suppressed tumor growth in two preclinical models of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), according to a study published in the Journal of ...

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SCC is a common skin cancer, more aggressive than basal cell carcinoma, with potential to metastasize. Long-term UV exposure is a primary cause, with SCC often appearing on sun-exposed areas.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder is rare, accounting for 2% to 5% of bladder cancers in the U.S., and is linked to chronic bladder irritation. Diagnosis involves cystoscopy, biopsy, and imaging ...

ABSTRACT: Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) often arises from precancerous lesions and is frequently asymptomatic in its early stages. Oral exfoliative cytology is a minimally invasive ...

In a US study of over 20 million patients, seborrheic dermatitis showed significant associations with multiple epithelial barrier diseases (EBDs), including various skin, gastrointestinal, and ocular ...

Cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) is primarily caused by oncogenesis mediated by ultraviolet radiation, and β-human papillomavirus (β-HPV) is believed to be a mere facilitator that is ...

Introduction: Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid (PSCCT) is a rare and highly aggressive malignant tumor with a poor prognosis. Although surgery, chemotherapy and other treatment methods ...

A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University School of Medicine has shed light on the process that drives Barrett’s esophagus formation. This condition affects the ...

Skin malignancies are the most common cancers in the United States. 1 Typically, skin cancer is categorized as either melanoma or non­melanoma skin cancer, which is also known as keratinocyte ...