Skin cancer

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Corner ◽  
Peter Hoskin
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Radiotherapy Planning ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Skin Tumours ◽  
Clinical Verification

Chapter 13 discusses skin tumours and that they differ in their radiotherapy planning from most other sites in that the volume definition is based principally upon clinical examination and the majority will be treated by single applied beams using low-energy X-rays or electrons with clinical verification. Three major histological groups are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and malignant melanoma with a fourth comprising the rarer entities of adnexal tumours and Merkel cell tumours.

Skin cancer

2019 ◽  
pp. 438-453
Author(s):  
Carie Corner ◽  
Hannah Tharmalingam ◽  
Peter Hoskin
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Skin Tumours ◽  
Clinical Verification

Chapter 19 discusses skin tumours. Volume definition based principally upon clinical examination is described. Treated pro cipally uses single applied beams using low-energy X-rays or electrons with clinical verification. The three major histological groups are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, with a fourth comprised of the rarer entities of adnexal tumours and Merkel cell tumours.

Non-melanoma skin cancer and premalignant conditions

2021 ◽  
pp. 69-78
Author(s):  
Barbara Jemec ◽  
Gregor B.E. Jemec
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Merkel Cell ◽  
Non Melanoma Skin Cancer ◽  
Skin Cancers ◽  
Carcinoma Squamous Cell ◽  
Non Surgical Treatment ◽  
Melanoma Skin

This chapter describes the diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, and surgical treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and others.

Relation Between Smoking and Skin Cancer

2001 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sofie A.E. De Hertog ◽  
Christianne A.H. Wensveen ◽  
Maarten T. Bastiaens ◽  
Christine J. Kielich ◽  
Marjo J.P. Berkhout ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Relative Risk ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Malignant Melanoma ◽  
Basal Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Basal Cell

PURPOSE: Tobacco smoking is a risk factor for several cancers. The risk of cutaneous malignancies related to smoking, however, is relatively unknown. We investigated the possible association between smoking and skin cancer. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A hospital-based case-control study was performed that included 161 patients with squamous cell carcinoma, 301 with nodular basal cell carcinoma, 153 with superficial multifocal basal cell carcinoma, 125 with malignant melanoma, and 386 controls. Information on smoking history was collected in personal interviews. Relative risks were estimated using exposure odds ratios from cross-tabulation and logistic regression. RESULTS: An association between smoking and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin was found (relative risk, 2.3; 95% confidence interval, 1.5 to 3.6; P = .0001), with a higher risk for current smokers (relative risk, 3.3; 95% confidence interval, 1.9 to 5.5) than for former smokers (relative risk, 1.9; 95% confidence interval, 1.2 to 3.0). After adjustment for age, sex, and sun exposure, the relative risk of squamous cell carcinoma was 2.0 (95% confidence interval, 1.2 to 3.2; P = .008). There was a dose-response relationship with number of cigarettes and pipes smoked. No significant association was found between smoking and nodular basal cell carcinoma, superficial multifocal basal cell carcinoma, or malignant melanoma. CONCLUSION: Tobacco smoking is an independent risk factor for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

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