Journal of Cancer Treatment and Research

Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Review Article

    Unraveling the Dual Role of Voriconazole as an Antifungal Agent and Precursor to Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Darianne Zimmer, Kelly Frasier, Vivian Li*, Alexandra Loperfito, Mahnoor Mukarram, Lacey Miller, Anna Nidhiry, Julia Vinagolu-Baur

    Issue: Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 21-30
    Received: 1 June 2024
    Accepted: 14 June 2024
    Published: 26 June 2024
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    Abstract: Voriconazole, a potent triazole antifungal medication, is extensively used to treat serious fungal infections in immunocompromised patients. Despite its efficacy, recent findings suggest a potential link between long-term voriconazole therapy and the development of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). This review examines the dual role of voriconazole, e... Show More