Despite the introduction and implementation of screening and vaccination programs, cervical cancer remains the fourth most common cancer worldwide. Lymph node metastasis represents one of the most important prognostic factors. Assessment of lymph node status is crucial in the early stage and in locally advanced disease. Sentinel lymph node concept has now become part of clinical practice and supported by guidelines; however, more research is needed. Moreover, lymph node status in locally advanced stages is important in tailoring radiation treatment.
The present issue aims to collect original manuscripts on lymph node evaluation in cervical cancer as well as oncological and morbidity/quality-of-life outcomes related to lymphatic assessment. We invite Original Research, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Opinion, and Clinical Trial article types, focusing on, but not limited to the following topics:
- Sentinel lymph nodes in cervical cancer
- Staging lymphadenectomy in locally advanced cervical cancer
- Lymphadenectomy-related mortality
- Lymphadenectomy in early stage cervical cancer
- Ultrastaging and OSNA
Important Note: Manuscripts consisting solely of bioinformatics, computational analysis, or predictions of public databases which are not accompanied by validation (independent cohort or biological validation in vitro or in vivo) will not be accepted in any of the sections of Frontiers in Oncology.
Despite the introduction and implementation of screening and vaccination programs, cervical cancer remains the fourth most common cancer worldwide. Lymph node metastasis represents one of the most important prognostic factors. Assessment of lymph node status is crucial in the early stage and in locally advanced disease. Sentinel lymph node concept has now become part of clinical practice and supported by guidelines; however, more research is needed. Moreover, lymph node status in locally advanced stages is important in tailoring radiation treatment.
The present issue aims to collect original manuscripts on lymph node evaluation in cervical cancer as well as oncological and morbidity/quality-of-life outcomes related to lymphatic assessment. We invite Original Research, Review, Hypothesis and Theory, Opinion, and Clinical Trial article types, focusing on, but not limited to the following topics:
- Sentinel lymph nodes in cervical cancer
- Staging lymphadenectomy in locally advanced cervical cancer
- Lymphadenectomy-related mortality
- Lymphadenectomy in early stage cervical cancer
- Ultrastaging and OSNA
Important Note: Manuscripts consisting solely of bioinformatics, computational analysis, or predictions of public databases which are not accompanied by validation (independent cohort or biological validation in vitro or in vivo) will not be accepted in any of the sections of Frontiers in Oncology.