Risk of Local Recurrence After Surgery for Adenoid Cystic Cancer of the Salivary Glands

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Our adenoid cystic cancer local recurrence nomogram is a prediction tool designed to help patients and their physicians calculate the likelihood that adenoid cystic cancer will not return in the salivary glands within ten years after surgical treatment for the disease.

Results from the adenoid cystic cancer local recurrence nomogram are based on data from patients treated at large research institutions with surgeons who perform a high volume of adenoid cystic cancer procedures. All results must be understood in the context of each patient’s specific treatment plan. Patients and caregivers using this tool should discuss the result with the patient’s physician.

To gather the information required to use this nomogram, use our worksheet.

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