Contemporary Surgical Management of Breast and Thyroid Cancer
Submission Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
Guest Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The evolving landscape of breast and thyroid cancer management is characterized by rapid advances in diagnostics, risk stratification, minimally invasive techniques, and personalized treatment, all of which increasingly inform surgical decision-making for these malignancies. This Special Issue aims to present the latest developments in breast and thyroid cancer management, with particular emphasis on surgical strategies and multidisciplinary approaches, and their translation into clinical practice. We also encourage submissions that address current controversies in the field and highlight future directions in breast and endocrine oncology surgery.
The topics of interest for this Special Issue include:
- Surgical management of early and advanced breast cancer
- Oncoplastic and reconstructive breast surgery
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary management
- Neoadjuvant therapies and impact on surgical planning
- Active surveillance and risk stratification for thyroid cancer management
- Extent of thyroidectomy and lymph node dissection
- Minimally invasive and remote-access thyroid surgery
- Management of recurrent and metastatic diseases
- Multidisciplinary care and outcome-driven strategies
Arda Isik
Guest Editor
Keywords
- breast
- thyroid
- endocrine
- surgery
- cancer
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