Immunotherapy, in the context of cancers, involves use various drugs to stimulate immune system target cancer cells. Immunotherapy is being increasingly used for cutaneous malignancies, especially melanoma. Immunity plays an important part protection against cancer. One factors limiting effectiveness host immunity improper recognition Sometimes, despite recognizing cells as abnormal, response, ...

introduction: using beta emitter radionuclide is a useful therapeutic modality in the treatment of skin cancers in areas which are difficult to cure by other methods. the aim of this research is to evaluate the tissue response to beta rays of 166ho and determine the feasibility of beta emitting radionuclide for treatment of skin cancers. methods: in this work, we have calculated depth dose dist...

BACKGROUND In contrast with most published evidence, studies from north-east Scotland suggest that GPs may be as good at treating skin cancers in primary care as secondary care specialists. AIM To compare the quality of skin cancer excisions of GPs and secondary care skin specialists in east and south-east Scotland. DESIGN AND SETTING A retrospective analysis of reports from GPs in Lothian,...

The incidence of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers is increasing worldwide. Ultraviolet light exposure is the most important risk factor for cutaneous melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancers. Nonmelanoma skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Constitutive skin color and genetic factors, as well as immunological factors, play a role in the development of skin ca...