Breast Cancer Surgical De-escalation: Evidence and Boundaries
Less extensive surgery is a research direction, not a universal treatment rule. This evidence brief maps what recent reviews and cohort data can—and cannot—establish.
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Robotic Breast Surgery: What Comparative Evidence Shows
Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy has a growing comparative literature. The current evidence describes perioperative trade-offs more clearly than long-term oncologic outcomes.
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Robotic Lung Cancer Surgery After Neoadjuvant Therapy
Recent studies examine robotic thoracic surgery after neoadjuvant therapy and a single-port platform. Their designs support cautious interpretation, not a universal technique preference.
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ctDNA in Lung Cancer: Response Biomarker Evidence
A recent study evaluates dynamic ctDNA measurement in advanced lung squamous cell carcinoma. It reports prognostic associations, while important validation and clinical-utility questions remain.
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Hormones in Gynecologic Oncology: Treatment and Survivorship
Hormonal therapies have distinct roles in selected endometrial cancer settings and in survivorship symptom care. These are separate decisions, each requiring attention to tumor context and evidence limits.
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Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology: Evidence and Oversight
AI tools are being studied across the radiotherapy workflow. Reviews and working-group assessments describe potential roles and implementation challenges, while clinical benefit must be evaluated tool by tool.
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