Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

After the diagnosis of a first squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), screening for new keratinocyte cancers (BCC or SCC) and for melanoma should be performed on at least an annual basis, with frequency adjusted based on individual risk.[75]National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN clinical practice guidelines in oncology: squamous cell skin cancer [internet publication]. https://www.nccn.org/guidelines/category_1 ​[85]Kim JYS, Kozlow JH, Mittal B, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Mar;78(3):560-78. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6652228 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29331386?tool=bestpractice.com Patients with a history of SCC should be counselled on skin self-examination and sun protection.[85]Kim JYS, Kozlow JH, Mittal B, et al. Guidelines of care for the management of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Mar;78(3):560-78. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6652228 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29331386?tool=bestpractice.com