Skipping sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with clinically node-negative, hormonal receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer did not compromise regional control or ...
University of Queensland researchers have received a $3.1 million grant for a trial which could revolutionize endometrial cancer treatment. Research Director Professor Andreas Obermair at UQ's ...
Lymphatic mapping, a recent technique first developed for the management of melanoma, is based on the concept that information about the status of the entire lymphatic drainage from a tumor site could ...
Role of ultrasound (US) and US-guided fine needle aspiration cytology (US-FNAC) prior to sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in 500 melanoma patients: Reduction of need for SNLB by high US-FNAC SN ...
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a complex, rare, aggressive disease that requires the expertise of multiple disciplines. As highlighted in the review by Banks et al, 1 we have seen some recent ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients receiving wide local excision or Mohs micrographic surgery showed similar survival outcomes (HR = 1.04) ...
Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Early-stage melanoma consists of stages 0-II and many types of ...
Surgery is the “gold standard” of treating skin cancer, but disease type and patient preferences could determine which type of procedure is used, an expert said. Surgery is the “gold standard” for ...
Removal of armpit lymph nodes can leave many breast cancer patients with lingering lymphedema, a painful and unsightly swelling of the arm. For patients with clinical stage I and II melanoma, smoking ...