Skin cancer and new treatment perspectives: a review

Cancer Lett. 2015 Feb 1;357(1):8-42. doi: 10.1016/j.canlet.2014.11.001. Epub 2014 Nov 11.

Abstract

Skin cancers are by far the most common malignancy of humans, particularly in the white population. The growing incidence of cutaneous malignancies has heralded the need for multiple treatment options. Although surgical modalities remain the mainstay of treatment, new research and fresh innovation are still required to reduce morbidity and mortality. Approaches for skin cancer may pass through new technological methods instead of new molecules. The first part of this paper provides a review of the state of the art regarding skin cancer disease as well as epidemiology data. Then, it describes the gold standards of the current recommended therapies worldwide and the actual needs of these patients. This is the first paper that highlights the novel and future therapeutic perspectives for the treatment of skin malignancies, new therapeutic agents and promising technological approaches, from nanotechnology to immunotherapy.

Keywords: Immunotherapy; Nanoparticles; Phototherapy; Polymers; Skin cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy / methods
  • Nanoparticles / administration & dosage
  • Phototherapy / methods
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy*
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