BMJ Raises Concerns Over The Effectiveness Of A Costly And Invasive Procedure For Melanoma

BMJ Editor says all trials must be registered and the results published A special report published by the BMJ today finds that thousands of melanoma patients around the world are undergoing an expensive and invasive procedure called sentinel node biopsy, despite a lack of clear evidence and concerns that it may do more harm than good. Although not recommended for routine use in England, it has become the standard care for melanoma patients in several countries including the United States, where it was estimated to cost over $686m in 2012...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Melanoma / Skin Cancer Source Type: news