New Perspectives in the Treatment of Advanced Skin Cancer: Advanced Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Cancers

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Topics Covered

• Overview of Advanced Skin Cancers, including Advanced Basal Cell Cancers and Advanced Squamous Cell Cancers
• Standard of Care
• New Treatment Approaches
• The Emerging Role of Targeted Therapy & Genomics
• Clinical Trial Updates
• How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options
• Managing Treatment Side Effects, Discomfort & Pain
• Tips for Caring for Your Skin During Cancer Treatments
• Sun, Wind & Cold Weather Safety Tips
• Guidelines for Communicating with Your Health Care Team about Quality-of-Life Concerns
• The Increasing Role of Telehealth & Telemedicine Appointments
• Guidelines to Prepare for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, including Technology & List of Questions
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Michael K. Wong, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine, Cutaneous Cancers, Medical Oncology, Executive Director, Integration and Program Development, Cancer Network, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Mario E. Lacouture, MD

Director, Oncodermatology Program, Member Attending Physician, Dermatology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Professor of Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medicine

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW

Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on February 22, 2021.