Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5733779 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
For stage IIA and IIB melanoma, surveillance chest x-rays did not improve survival compared to physical examination alone. However, for stage IIC and IIIA-C melanoma, where the recurrence rates are higher, routine whole body imaging detected 50% of recurrences leading to additional surgery and/or treatment with novel systemic therapies for the majority of patients. Detection of melanoma recurrence is important and specific substage should be used to stratify risk and define appropriate follow-up.
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Authors
James DO, Georgia M. MD, Doreen MD, Kari MD, PhD, Thomas E. DO, Alicia MD, J. Harrison MD,