Management of the Pathologically Positive Axilla

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen A generally accepted tenet of management of solid tumor malignancies—including adenocarcinoma of the breast—is that most bulky/clinically evident sites of disease are best managed by surgical…

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Cancer of the Oral Cavity

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The oral cavity is the most common site for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the head and neck, a disease that inflicts substantial morbidity and mortality…

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High-Risk Breast Pathology

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SYNOPSIS Print Section Listen The phrase “high-risk breast pathology” has two meanings. Classically, it refers to specific histologic findings in breast biopsy tissue that portend an increased risk of breast…

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Skin Cancer of the Head and Neck

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Skin cancer of the head and neck is a heterogeneous group of malignancies that together constitute the most common cancer of this anatomic region. The majority…

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Surgical Strategies for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Surgical prophylaxis remains the most effective means to prevent breast cancer. Strategies for risk reduction include bilateral prophylactic mastectomy (BPM), contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM), and prophylactic…

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Nonsurgical Strategies for Breast Cancer Risk Reduction

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The prevention of disease has become an increasingly important focus in the past two decades for patients, their health care providers, and insurers.1–3 Worldwide, scientists and…

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Tumors of the Nose and Sinuses

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Sinonasal malignancies are rare cancers that present significant diagnostic and management challenges. As tumors with a diverse histologic spectrum and wide-ranging clinical behavior, they often present…

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Chest Wall Tumors

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Chest wall tumors are a rare collection of benign and malignant tumors involving the various layers of the thorax. Primary chest wall tumors constitute approximately 1%…

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Cancer of the Larynx and Hypopharynx

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INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The larynx is eloquent, and even a tiny tumor can produce dramatic vocal changes that frequently allow for very early detection of disease. The American Cancer…

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