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Excessive and unnecessary surgery in melanoma
A massive 96% of patients undergo unnecessary and excessive surgery for this condition. From May 5th 2008 NHS Library on cancer explores the evidence basis for this treatment.
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Regular ultrasound surveillance of lymph nodes is an alternative to sentinel node biopsy. It offers an effective non-invasive method of monitoring disease activity. We explore reasons to use this modality.
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