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Multidimensional Coculture System to Model Lung Squamous Carcinoma Progression
Published on: March 17, 2020
Squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx
Abstract:
A patient with a moderately advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx (T2, glottic) is presented. The consultants discuss their preferred diagnostic and treatment options. All consultants agree that the chances for cure (5-yr survival) are 80-85%, but they differ as to the preferred treatment approach to preserve phonation. Drs. Biller and Pearson predict that 80-90% of patients would be alive and have usable voice, with surgical treatment, whereas Dr. Bryce believes the chances of voice preservation are 65% after radiotherapy only. In his opinion an additional 10% would be helped by conservation partial laryngeal surgery.
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