Prognostic factors in parotid cancers: Clinicopathological and treatment factors influencing outcomes

Conclusions: Nodal positivity is the single most important factor affecting survival in parotid cancers. A histopathological resection margin of at least 5 mm is desirable. Advanced age along with high grade, advanced T and N stages need to be considered for adjuvant treatment.

Source: Indian Journal of Cancer - August 23, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Swagnik Chakrabarti Deepa Nair Akshat Malik Burhanuddin Qayyumi Sudhir Nair Jai Prakash Agrawal Pankaj Chaturvedi Source Type: research