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Management of Stage I Non-Seminomatous Testicular Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Management of Stage I Non-Seminomatous Testicular Cancer
SJ Hotte, LA Mayhew, M Jewett, J Chin, E Winquist, on behalf of the Genitourinary Cancer Disease Site Group of the Cancer Care Ontario Program in Evidence-based Care
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2010 Feb 1
Clin Oncol
Management of Stage I Non-Seminomatous Testicular Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Clin Oncol. 2010 Feb 1;22(1):17-26, SJ Hotte, LA Mayhew, M Jewett, J Chin, E Winquist, on behalf of the Genitourinary Cancer Disease Site Group of the Cancer Care Ontario Program in Evidence-based Care
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Abstract
After orchidectomy and staging, patients with clinical stage I (CS I) non-seminomatous testicular cancer (NSTC) may be offered chemotherapy, surgery or active surveillance. The optimal postoperative approach is undefined. Therefore, a systematic review was carried out to assess these management approaches. Eligible studies, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines included patients with CS I NSTC or a mixed seminoma/non-seminoma diagnosis. The primary outcomes of interest included cancer...
