This structure lies posterior to the trachea
What is the esophagus
This category of the TNM staging system describes the size & extent of a primary tumor
What is T
This is the most common primary adult bone tumor
What is osteosarcoma
This is the most common adult CNS malignancy
What is metastatic brain disease
This procedure is useed to remove skin cancers one layer at a time until clear margins are achieved
What is Moh's surgery
The deeper layer of the skin that is composed of connective tissue is called
What is the dermis
These lymph nodes are the primary drainage site of the upper quadrant of the breast
what are axillary nodes
This is the most common type of lung cancer found in nonsmokers
What is adenocarcinoma
These are the two most common symptoms of laryngeal cancer
What are hoarseness & sore throat
Squamous cell carcinoma arises from these cells
What are keratinocytes
This is the tough protective membrane surrounding the CNS
What is dura mater
This grade of tumor us the most aggressive
What is G4
This type of bone cancer arises from mesenchymal cells
What is chondrosarcoma
Most salivary gland tumors occur here
What is the parotid gland
This type of skin cancer arises from stem cells of the stratum basale
What is basal cell carcinoma
The oropharynx is situated between which cervical vertebral bodies
What are the axis & C3
Lymphatics from the buccal mucosa primarily drain into these nodes
What are submental nodes
This type of lung cancer is centrally located in the right or left mainstem bronchus
What is small cell carcinoma
This is the most important prognostic factor for CNS tumors
What is histopathologic diagnosis
This type of skin cancer arises from vascular tissue
What is Kaposi Sarcoma
The para-aortic lymph nodes become these nodes at the level of L4
What are the common iliac nodes
Lymph leaving the Cisterna Chyli travel to this structure
What is the thoracic duct
A patient presenting with pleural thickening most likely has this type of lung cancer
What is mesothelioma
This is the standard fractionation for whole brain radiation treatment
What is 300 cGy x 10 fx
This type of skin cancer is known for high rates of recurrence, involvement of regional lymph nodes, and distant metastasis
What is Merkel Cell