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Dad saw oncologist after symptoms for removal of st1 tongue ca as per nccn guidelines and oncologists dad wont need tx. is nd needed even w clear margins?
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Follow your Surgeon': Your/his surgeon's advice should be followed. The need to do a nodal dissection is often based on the depth/thickness of tumor infiltration. If it is > 4mm deep, lymph node dissection is commonly recommended.
Answered 5/24/2019
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