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focal partial regression?

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    JC
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    Is this a bad prognostic characteristic on a path report for a melanoma less than 1mm?  Or is it only bad if it's extensive/complete regression? 

    Is this a bad prognostic characteristic on a path report for a melanoma less than 1mm?  Or is it only bad if it's extensive/complete regression? 

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      JC
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      i'm not sure if the verdict is out on that, but focal partial is certainly better than extensive/complete

      JC
      Participant

      i'm not sure if the verdict is out on that, but focal partial is certainly better than extensive/complete

      JC
      Participant

      i'm not sure if the verdict is out on that, but focal partial is certainly better than extensive/complete

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