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Squamous cell carcinoma

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    • August 21, 2013 at 2:09 pm
    mark1101
    Participant

      My dermatologist had a little spot (1 cm) on my face biopsied which came back squamous cell carcinoma.  I am scheduled for Moh's surgery in a few weeks to get it cleaned up.

      I am starting my Ipi maintenance phase for Stage III melanoma next week.  Has anyone heard of the presence of a different cancer on the skin causing problems with continuing treatment of a melanoma?

      My dermatologist had a little spot (1 cm) on my face biopsied which came back squamous cell carcinoma.  I am scheduled for Moh's surgery in a few weeks to get it cleaned up.

      I am starting my Ipi maintenance phase for Stage III melanoma next week.  Has anyone heard of the presence of a different cancer on the skin causing problems with continuing treatment of a melanoma?

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        • August 21, 2013 at 8:53 pm
        Richard_K
        Participant
          Although I was (still am) on Zelboraf phase 2 clinical trial, I too had a squamous cell carcinoma. It was also removed with Moh’s surgery and it caused no issues with my trial. The only discomfort I had was trying to lie still on table during the procedure, I had broken my arm just below the shoulder two weeks prior.

          Hope this helps and good luck.

          • August 21, 2013 at 8:53 pm
          Richard_K
          Participant
            Although I was (still am) on Zelboraf phase 2 clinical trial, I too had a squamous cell carcinoma. It was also removed with Moh’s surgery and it caused no issues with my trial. The only discomfort I had was trying to lie still on table during the procedure, I had broken my arm just below the shoulder two weeks prior.

            Hope this helps and good luck.

            • August 21, 2013 at 8:53 pm
            Richard_K
            Participant
              Although I was (still am) on Zelboraf phase 2 clinical trial, I too had a squamous cell carcinoma. It was also removed with Moh’s surgery and it caused no issues with my trial. The only discomfort I had was trying to lie still on table during the procedure, I had broken my arm just below the shoulder two weeks prior.

              Hope this helps and good luck.

              • August 22, 2013 at 4:42 am
              Tim–MRF
              Guest

                Squamous cell carcinomas are a known side effect of taking a BRAF inhibitor, though by no means does it happen in all or even most patients.  I have not heard of it as being tied to ipi.  I suspect it is an independent cancer that arose on its own, and have not heard of these kinds of things having any impact on treatment.

                Tim–MRF

                • August 22, 2013 at 4:42 am
                Tim–MRF
                Guest

                  Squamous cell carcinomas are a known side effect of taking a BRAF inhibitor, though by no means does it happen in all or even most patients.  I have not heard of it as being tied to ipi.  I suspect it is an independent cancer that arose on its own, and have not heard of these kinds of things having any impact on treatment.

                  Tim–MRF

                  • August 22, 2013 at 4:42 am
                  Tim–MRF
                  Guest

                    Squamous cell carcinomas are a known side effect of taking a BRAF inhibitor, though by no means does it happen in all or even most patients.  I have not heard of it as being tied to ipi.  I suspect it is an independent cancer that arose on its own, and have not heard of these kinds of things having any impact on treatment.

                    Tim–MRF

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