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United for change in skin cancer care

Empowering Patients, Connecting Experts

The Skin Cancer Outcomes Consortium (SCOUT) is a not-for-profit organization committed to transforming skin cancer care through education, advocacy, research, and community.

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For patients, caregivers 
and survivors

Resources, support and advocacy

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or survivor, join our community to access essential resources, emotional support, and advocacy tools that empower you on your journey. Connect with others who understand your experiences, engage in support groups, and explore educational materials designed to help you feel supported and informed every step of the way.

For Clinicians

Collaborate, learn, and access the latest tools to enhance patient care

Access collaborative support, continuing medical education, the latest clinical guidelines, research updates, and innovative tools like our prognostic app. Join a community of healthcare professionals dedicated to sharing knowledge and enhancing treatment strategies to provide the best care for your patients.

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About us

The Skin Cancer Outcomes (SCOUT) Consortium brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving care for non-melanoma skin cancer. Our members—including dermatologists, dermatologic/Mohs surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, epidemiologists, and researchers—collaborate to advance treatment through cutting-edge research and clinical trials.

Board of Directors

Dermatologic Vishal Patel

Vishal Patel , MD
Dermatologic Oncologist & Mohs Surgeon 

Associate Professor

George Washington University

Washington, DC, USA 

Dermatologic Emily Ruiz

Emily Ruiz, MD, MPH

Dermatologic Oncologist & Mohs Surgeon 

Brigham and Women’s Hospital   

Associate Professor of Dermatology

Harvard Medical School

Boston, MA, USA

Dermatologic Anokhi Jambusaria

Anokhi Jambusaria, M.D., MSCE

Dermatologic Oncologist & Mohs Surgeon   Associate Professor

Dell Medical School 

Austin, TX, USA

Our mission

Dedicated to advocacy, education, and research

We provide comprehensive education and advocacy for non-melanoma skin cancer, guiding patients, caregivers, and clinicians through every stage of the journey—from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.

Our partners

Our international consortium of physician members, experts in the study of non-melanoma skin cancer and patient care, have clinical and research practices that are referral centers for patients with advanced diseases. 

SCOUT consortium teams are multidisciplinary, with representatives from dermatology, surgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, translational research, and epidemiology. This structure allows SCOUT clients to benefit from the expertise of all specialists involved in the care of skin cancer patients during the study design phase, to capitalize on SCOUT’s broad patient referral base to more rapidly meet enrollment goals during the execution phase, and help interpret findings and data during the analysis phase.

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Our Initiatives

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riSCC Calculator App

riSCC is a clinician-focused mobile and web app designed for precise risk stratification of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) in clinical settings

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Skin Cancer Champions

A non-melanoma skin cancer community dedicated to supporting patients and caregivers at every stage of the cancer journey

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Support our work

We are dedicated to providing resources, advancing research, and enhancing care for those affected by non-melanoma skin cancer. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization we depend on donor support to make this impact possible.

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