Protocols for the examination of tumors of diverse sites - Introduction

Authors
Hammond, MEH Compton, CC
Citation
Meh. Hammond et Cc. Compton, Protocols for the examination of tumors of diverse sites - Introduction, ARCH PATH L, 124(1), 2000, pp. 13-16
Citations number
46
Categorie Soggetti
Research/Laboratory Medicine & Medical Tecnology","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00039985 → ACNP
Volume
124
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
13 - 16
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9985(200001)124:1<13:PFTEOT>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
This issue of the ARCHIVES includes previously unpublished protocols for th e examination of specimens removed from patients with cancer of diverse sit es. We provide a historical context for the development of these protocols and describe the process of development and approval. General information a bout the structure and content of the protocols is also provided. Cancer pr otocol development is an important step in the process of standardized canc er reporting. The value of such standardized reporting is discussed.