Is maxillofacial training no longer than other surgical specialties?
These data suggest that OMFS surgeons are of a similar age to other surgeons whilst in training. In addition, they have the shortest transit time between full GMC registration and entry onto the specialist list. The length of this training even with dual qualification is similar to other surgical specialties.
These results suggest that macrophages influence tumors, and tumors influence macrophages, and tumor-educated promote tumor progression. Tumor-educated macrophages may be a target for therapy of metastatic cancer.