Researchers scrutinized 3421 medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) cases to see if the 2009 American Thyroid Association (ATA) guidelines had a real impact. Post-2009, 72% of non-advanced MTC cases aligned with surgery guidelines, up from 67%. Discordant cases often featured females, older patients, and non-academic facilities. Most crucially, sticking to guidelines meant better survival odds. With 26% discordance (vs. 33% pre-2009), this study shows MTC care strides toward guideline harmony, hinting at improved survival prospects.
Journal Article by McMullin JL, Sharma J (…) Saunders ND et 3 al. in Ann Surg Oncol
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