Surgical Oncology
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Teamwork key to head and neck cancer management
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Cancer mortality lowest in western United States
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Aggressive surgery doesn’t necessarily improve survival from advanced ovarian cancer
Key clinical point: Both overall survival and progression-free survival were significantly improved when complete resection was achieved, but not...
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GC score predicts best approach to post-RP RT
Key clinical point: Use of a validated GC score can help determine if ART or SRT is best following radical prostatectomy. Major finding: Among...
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Jury still out on survival benefit of resecting primary in mCRC
Key clinical point: Data are mixed regarding an overall survival benefit of resecting the primary tumor. Major finding: Two studies found a...
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PORT boosts survival in N2 NSCLC patients
Key clinical point: Patients with N2 NSCLC may have better overall survival if they receive PORT in addition to surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy...
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Medicare now covers low-dose CT screen for lung cancer
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Ultrasound after neoadjuvant chemo can guide axillary surgery decisions
Key clinical point: Axial ultrasound following neoadjuvant chemotherapy can aid decision making on axillary surgery for breast cancer patients.
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President unveils details of precision medicine initiative
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Statins found to have a survival benefit in colorectal cancer
Key clinical point: Patients with colorectal cancer who take statins are less likely to die. Major finding: Relative to nonusers, statin users had...
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Targeted fusion biopsy superior for suspected prostate cancer
Key clinical point: Targeted magnetic resonance/ultrasound fusion biopsy detected more high-risk and fewer low-risk prostate cancers than standard...