Staging system is derived from a new dataset of patients from 10 cancer centers around the world. Dermatologists should consider AJCC tumor characteristics as well as other factors in risk assessment, counseling, and follow-up plans for patients. Update takes effect in January 2018.
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Redefining skin cancer staging reveals previously hidden cases
Staging cutaneous squamous cell skin cancer under AJCC-9 reveals more T3 cases.
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