Cancer

Researchers from Kaiser Permanente detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer

Published in Clinical Oncology Week, December 10th, 2007

According to recent research from the United States, "Most variables associated with survival after cancer surgery are fixed when we see the patient. One variable over which we have control is the surgical margin."

"We begin by reviewing the definitions of a positive surgical margin, and then explore potential inaccuracies in obtaining a biopsy and reasons for recurrence after obtaining a free surgical margin. Research in improving the diagnostic accuracy of surgical margins is discussed," wrote G.D. Becker and colleagues, Kaiser Permanente.

The researchers concluded: "Finally, the prognostic significance of surgical margins is reviewed."

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Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2007-12-10)

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