Surgical Oncology
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ASBS annual meeting to explore treatment controversies
Sessions include the latest in high-risk and genetic predisposition, breast cancer subtypes, lymphedema, recurrent and metastatic breast cancer,...
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Proceed cautiously with liver cancer resection in elderly patients
Mortality rates were higher in patients 75 years and older undergoing hepatectomy for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma.
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Neoadjuvant therapy timing may impact pancreatic cancer outcomes
SEATTLE – Delay between neoadjuvant therapy and surgery may offer some benefit to patients with pancreatic cancer.
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Debulking called reasonable for unresectable liver cancer
When advanced neuroendocrine liver cancer is unresectable, is debulking an appropriate option?
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NET can benefit breast cancer patients with delayed surgery
For breast cancer patients whose surgery is delayed, a course of neoadjuvant therapy may be beneficial, but the effectiveness depends on the...
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Transanal TME comparable to open, lap approaches to rectal cancer
Transanal total mesorectal excision can consistently achieve good pathological results for obtaining specimens in rectal cancer, a study has found...
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Neoadjuvant chemoradiation may give transplant the edge over resection in biliary cancer
MIAMI BEACH - The optimal surgical treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma is still controversial.
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BRCA2 mutations linked to greater risk for pancreatic cancer
MIAMI BEACH – A higher incidence of pancreatic abnormalities on imaging among BRCA2 mutation carriers may provide a potential screening target.
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Coming soon!
Watch for our on-site coverage of the 18th annual meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, which will take place in Las Vegas April 26-...
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U.S. thyroid cancer incidence, mortality on the upswing
Thyroid cancer incidence has been increasing steadily since 1974.
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Safe to avoid sentinel node biopsy in some breast cancer patients
SEATTLE – Sentinel node biopsy can be safely avoided in certain populations of breast cancer patients.