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Stage of disease and age at diagnosis were found to be the strongest predictors of survival for patients with MTC. To the authors' knowledge there has been no change in stage at diagnosis or a significant improvement in survival noted over the last 30 years. Many patients underwent surgery that was deemed less than optimal for stage of disease.
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