Researchers have identified a strong association between telomerase reverse transcriptase, an antigen abundantly produced in roughly 85% of tumor cells, and elevated levels of white blood cells that produce antibodies within tumors.
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Researchers have identified a strong association between telomerase reverse transcriptase, an antigen abundantly produced in roughly 85% of tumor cells, and elevated levels of white blood cells that produce antibodies within tumors.
A new clinical trial aims to find out if sentinel lymph node biopsy or elective neck dissection is the best management option for early-stage oral cancer.