The Uncertainties of Rituximab and Related Therapies, 20 Years After Approval
May 15th 2017Given the benefit of rituximab to patients, it will be important that the use of biosimilar compounds not compromise the efficacy of treatment. However, measures to improve access to anti-CD20 therapy in a cost-effective manner will clearly provide benefit to patients with lymphoma.
POINT: Is Lymphadenectomy Required in Endometrial Cancer for Adequate Surgical Staging?
May 15th 2017The diagnostic benefits of SLN evaluation include an ability to identify the extent of tumor dissemination and the utility of SLN mapping in guiding targeted adjuvant treatment in high-risk patients.
COUNTERPOINT: Is Lymphadenectomy Required in Endometrial Cancer for Adequate Surgical Staging?
May 15th 2017The question that should be posed to those who advocate for lymphadenectomy as a tool to guide the adjuvant therapy of endometrial cancer is: At what cost to the patient is lymphadenectomy performed?