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Throughout treatment, the patient\u2019s cancer continued to progress across different regions of the face. Biopsy and analysis were performed and showed that the cSCCs had a high mutational burden and oncogenes known to be present in tumors with aggressive nature. After the algorithmically applied standard of care failed to cure or control the progressing disease, the genetic analysis favored dostarlimab as a suitable option. With only three doses of 500 mg dostarlimab q3 weeks, the patient showed a fast response with macroscopic resolution of clinically discernible disease of, the previously noted, locally advanced cSCC on his right forehead, as well as other primary keratinocyte carcinomas on his left contralateral face, nose, left leg, and neck. This remarkable case can present an option for complex patients with locally advanced and recurrent cSCC who failed the current standard of care. Moreover, it warrants a proper clinical trial to assess efficacy and potential indication of dostarlimab in such patients. 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