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In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editors Drs. Waddah B. Al-Refaie and Georgia Beasley bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cutaneous Oncology for Surgical Oncologists. Top experts provide a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, pathology and dermatopathology, surgical and medical management of every major skin cancer, sentinel lymph node biopsy, adjuvant therapy, disparities in care among certain populations, clinical trials, and more. Contains 17 relevant, practice-oriented topics including essentials of pathology and dermatopathology evaluation for melanoma; management of early stage melanoma and Merkel cell carcinoma; evolving role of sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma; the role of surgery for metastatic melanoma in the era of checkpoint blockade; disparities in melanoma and skin care in the US: elders, minorities, and rural health; and more Provides in-depth clinical reviews on cutaneous oncology for surgical oncologists, offering actionable insights for clinical practice Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews

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Author:   Waddah B. Al-Refaie, MD, FACS (Chair of Surgery at Creighton University School of Medicine, Chair of Surgery at CHI Health, Omaha, NE, USA) ,  Georgia Beasley, MD (Associate Professor of Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   Churchill Livingstone
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443316289

ISBN 10:   0443316287
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   28 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Essentials of Pathology and Dermatopathology Evaluation for Melanocytic Tumors Management of Early-Stage Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma Evolving Role of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Melanoma, Merkel Cell, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Special Considerations for Head and Neck Melanoma Melanoma in Special Populations: Pediatrics, Elders, Pregnant Women Disparities in Melanoma and Other High-Risk Skin Cancers in the United States: Elders, Minorities, and Rural Populations Adjuvant Therapy for Melanoma Neoadjuvant Therapy in Melanoma: Current Evidence and Future Directions of Investigation Regional Therapies for Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma Updates in Management for Local Regionally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma Updates in Management of Locally and Regionally Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma Updates in Management of Local-Regionally Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma Radiation Therapy for Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma in the Contemporary Era Role of Surgery for Metastatic Melanoma in the Era of Checkpoint Blockade Cellular Therapy for Advanced Melanoma Melanoma and Merkel Cell Carcinoma Clinical Trial Status

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