Cutaneous Lymphoma Treatments - Early & Late Stage

Dr. Niloufer Khan provides an overview of early and late stage treatments for people with cutaneous lymphoma. Learn more about some of the most effective skin-directed and systemic treatments currently available. (Click on "See More" for timestamps for questions)
Clinician:
Niloufer Khan, MD, MSCE
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Question Timestamps
29:45 You had mentioned Bexarotene and the risk of cholesterol could you expound on that a little bit does it make people susceptible to high cholesterol what if they already have naturally high cholesterol would another treatment be recommended?
34:12 When a biopsy doesn't completely confirm a diagnosis, how does a clinician a determination?
36:19 How do you determine who would benefit from bleach baths?
37:18 Can mycosis fungoides cause fatigue and malaise?
38:30 Have you used Acitretin? If so, what are the side effects or warnings?
39:40 If treatment doesn't effect progression, is it necessary to treat early stage MF if there is no itching?
40:59 Will my skin ever clear up?
42:31 Is pralatrextate given as an intravenous treatment? If so, what is its success rate and is it considered a chemotherapy?
44:03 When should a oncologist be brought in as part of the care team?
45:42 How long should I be on Bexarotene? What can it do to my liver?
47:07 Does having cutaneous lymphoma put me at risk for other cancers?
47:41 Are you aware of any triggers that may cause skin flare-ups?
49:30 How does stress affect MF?
50:26 Are there recommendations for how to apply Valchlor to the back?
51:33 Are there dietary interventions that can help with cutaneous lymphoma? Does cutting out sugar, red meat and animal products help?
53:45 I'm struggling on how to explain cutaneous lymphoma to my family, is this skin cancer? Is this blood cancer?
55:45 Can B-cell (CBCL) become or develop into T-cell (T-cell)?
56:27 Can CTCL spread and affect other organs?