ReviewCancer management and research2025
Pembrolizumab for the Treatment of Locally Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Patient Selection and Special Considerations.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Novel Immunotherapeutic Approaches for Patients with Head and Neck Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma.Oncology research · 2026Review
- Advances in Precision Oncology: From Molecular Profiling to Regulatory-Approved Targeted Therapies.Cancers · 2025Review
- Mechanisms of immunotherapy in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in the tumor microenvironment.Frontiers in immunology · 2025Review
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Abstract
The treatment of locally advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) has shifted with the advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Traditional treatment methods have been met with limited efficacy and durability. Recently, ICIs such as pembrolizumab and cemiplimab have emerged as effective alternatives for treating advanced cSCC. Pembrolizumab, approved by the FDA in 2020 for recurrent or metastatic cSCC not amenable to curative surgery or radiation, has shown promising results in clinical trials. Immunotherapy is also being explored in neoadjuvant settings, with ongoing trials evaluating its potential to improve outcomes for high-risk patients with recurrent or metastatic disease. However, patient selection remains crucial, with the tumor microenvironment playing a key role in predicting treatment response. With many patients achieving a complete response, immunotherapy presents a promising option; however, ongoing research is needed to refine its use, especially in immunocompromised or high-risk patients.
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