NCCN Patient Webinar: Squamous Cell Skin Cancer

Experts discussed squamous cell skin cancer and its various treatments, side effects from treatments, how to prevent future skin cancers, and available patient and caregiver resources. Topics Discussed 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 02:08 What is squamous cell skin cancer and how it starts 03:37 Epidemiology and incidence 05:03 Risk factors 06:08 Genomics and molecular profiling 08:03 Signs of squamous cell skin cancer 09:09 Diagnosis and staging 12:21 Risk assessment for recurrence 13:22 Sentinel lymph node biopsy 14:22 Treatment and clinical trials 15:13 First-line surgery 17:36 Non-surgical treatment options 18:19 Radiation and adjuvant chemoradiation 20:59 Systemic therapy, including immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy 22:34 PD-1 checkpoint blockade 25:42 Special considerations 28:38 Research on neoadjuvant therapy before surgery 31:55 Side effects of treatment 33:53 Treatment for adverse events 36:09 Side effects of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (ICI), including skin, lung, GI, heart, liver, blood, and neurological toxicities 48:18 Reviewing key points of treatment side effects 48:58 Screening for those who are high risk 51:54 What is advocacy? 52:01 Ways to get involved Question & Answer Session 56:35 What do you recommend for a young patient who has frequent visits with their dermatologist with an extensive history of squamous and basal carcinoma? 58:51 After several squamous cell skin cancers, does frequency suggest high-risk squamous cell skin cancer? Should I see an oncologist and not just a dermatologist? 1:00:02 If you go to dermatologist and they find something suspicious, do you go to a specialist? How do you know who to follow up with? 1:01:10 Would a patient treated for multiple myeloma have increased skin cancer risk? 1:02:04 What are some basic preventative measures and treatments that target pre-cancer? 1:03:03 What is the difference between niacinamide or nicotinamide? 1:03:22 After many squamous cell carcinomas because of being immunocompromised due to disease, I was given imiquimod which is used for basal cell carcinoma. Is it just as effective with squamous cell skin cancer? 1:04:09 After having Mohs surgery for a large tumor, I still get skin lesions. What are my options? 1:05:41 How do I know when I should contact my doctor if I am having side effects? 1:06:41 Can you clarify if you have HPV squamous cell cancer, are you more likely to get squamous cell skin cancer? 1:08:16 What are the most common questions or concerns from people contacting advocacy organizations? 1:09:32 It can take a long time to get a dermatology appointment. What is the best way to raise concerns? 1:10:50 What are the most common questions and concerns from people who are in treatment? 1:11:57 Conclusion The Patient Webinar on Squamous Cell Skin Cancer occurred in September 2023. This informational program was created in conjunction with the NCCN Guidelines for Patients® for Squamous Cell Skin Cancer: https://www.nccn.org/patientresources... The NCCN Guidelines for Patients are available to read and download for free online and via the NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer mobile app. Printed editions can be ordered from Amazon.com for a small fee. NCCN Guidelines for Patients DO NOT replace the expertise and clinical judgment of the clinician. Supporters: This webinar is supported through the NCCN Foundation and by contributions from our corporate supporter, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. __________________________________________________________ About NCCN Foundation®: NCCN FOUNDATION® is a 501(c)3 organization founded by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education—to empower people living with cancer and advance oncology innovation. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.nccn.org/patients/foundation __________________________________________________________ About NCCN: The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) is a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is dedicated to improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care so all patients can live better lives. Visit https://www.nccn.org/ for more information. Subscribe to our channel for the latest in cancer care: https://www.youtube.com/c/NCCNvideo?s... Connect with us! Twitter:   / nccn   LinkedIn:   / nccn   Facebook:   / nccnorg   Instagram:   / nccnorg