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Final version of the American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for cutaneous melanoma.

Martin F. Mihm, M. Ross, M. Atkins, 2001, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. 6th ed

C. Balch, I. Fleming, F. Greene, 2002 .

Burnout and Medical Errors Among American Surgeons

J. Freischlag, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2010, Annals of surgery.

Increase of HLA-DR4 in melanoma patients from Alabama.

J. Roseman, C. Balch, S. Soong, 1982, Cancer research.

AJCC Cancer Staging Manual

C. Compton, M. Madera, S. Edge, 2002, Springer New York.

Work-home conflicts have a substantial impact on career decisions that affect the adequacy of the surgical workforce.

J. Freischlag, L. Dyrbye, J. Sloan, 2012, Archives of surgery.

Management of cutaneous melanoma in the United States.

G. Murphy, C. Balch, C. Mettlin, 1984, Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics.

Final version of 2009 AJCC melanoma staging and classification.

Jeffrey E Gershenwald, Merrick I Ross, Charles M Balch, 2009, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Surgery for Abdominal Metastases of Cutaneous Melanoma

H. Gutman, K. Hess, M. Ross, 2001, World Journal of Surgery.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Management of Regional Lymph Nodes in Melanoma: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update

J. Kirkwood, G. Lyman, A. Cochran, 2018, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Melanoma staging: Evidence‐based changes in the American Joint Committee on Cancer eighth edition cancer staging manual

Jeffrey E Gershenwald, Lauren E Haydu, Merrick I Ross, 2017, CA: a cancer journal for clinicians.

Benchmarking the Scientific and Educational Impact of the Annals of Surgical Oncology

T. Pawlik, C. Balch, K. McMasters, 2016, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Duplicate Submission and Scientific Fraud: The Annals of Surgical Oncology Perspective

C. Balch, 2001, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Duplicate Submission and Scientific Fraud: The Annals of Surgical Oncology Perspective

C. Balch, 2001 .

Multicenter Collaborative Clinical Trials

E. Holmes, C. Balch, R. Pollock, 1998 .

Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Melanoma: NIH Consensus Development Panel on Early Melanoma

Gary S. Rogers, Natale Cascinelli, Lowell A. Goldsmith, 1992 .

Reply to the article "The AJCC staging proposal for cutaneous melanoma: comments by the EORTC Melanoma Group", by D. J. Ruiter et al. (Ann Oncol 2001; 12: 9-11). American Joint Committee on Cancer.

M. Mihm, C. Balch, 2002, Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology.

An Evidence-Based Staging System for Mucosal Melanoma: A Proposal

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, Li Zhou, 2022, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Patterns of human tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in 120 human cancers.

C. Balch, A. V. von Eschenbach, L. Riley, 1990, Archives of surgery.

Cutaneous melanoma: current practice and surgical controversies.

C. Balch, P. Mansfield, J. Lee, 1994, Current problems in surgery.

Bivariate RNA and DNA content analysis in breast carcinoma: biological significance of RNA content.

S. Singletary, N. Sneige, A. El‐Naggar, 1996, Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

The role of elective lymph node dissection in melanoma: rationale, results, and controversies.

C. Balch, 1988, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Mucosal Melanoma

C. Garbe, C. Balch, A. Shoushtari, 2020, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Mucosal Melanoma

C. Garbe, C. Balch, A. Shoushtari, 2019, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Stress and burnout among surgeons: understanding and managing the syndrome and avoiding the adverse consequences.

Charles M Balch, J. Freischlag, T. Shanafelt, 2009, Archives of surgery.

The Role of Leaders, Supervisors, and Individual Surgeons in Reducing Burnout and Promoting Physician Wellness

T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2018 .

Dynamic Tension Between Success in a Surgical Career and Personal Wellness: How Can We Succeed in a Stressful Environment and a “Culture of Bravado”?

C. Balch, Tait Shanafelt, 2011, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Burnout among surgeons: whether specialty makes a difference.

T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2011, Archives of surgery.

Burnout and Career Satisfaction Among Surgical Oncologists Compared with Other Surgical Specialties

H. Kuerer, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2010, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma: controversy despite widespread agreement.

M. Ross, J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, 2001, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Academic Partnerships in Global Surgery: An Overview American Surgical Association Working Group on Academic Global Surgery.

C. Balch, C. Mock, J. Cusack, 2020, Annals of surgery.

Clinical decision-making in early breast cancer.

S. Singletary, K. Bland, C. Balch, 1993, Annals of surgery.

Method of Biopsy and Incidence of Positive Margins in Primary Melanoma

C. Balch, A. Sober, 2007, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Monocyte-independent interleukin-2 production and proliferation of human T cells in response to murine hybridomas expressing the OKT3 monoclonal antibody: interleukin-1 is not required for T-cell proliferation.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, C. Platsoucas, 1988, Cellular immunology.

Autologous tumor-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes in the infiltrate of human metastatic melanomas. Activation by interleukin 2 and autologous tumor cells, and involvement of the T cell receptor

C. Balch, K. Itoh, C. Platsoucas, 1988, The Journal of experimental medicine.

In Memoriam: Donald L. Morton, MD (1934–2014): An Icon in Surgical Oncology

C. Balch, D. Whippen, M. Roh, 2014, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

2016 Annual Meeting Official Proceedings, Volume XVII

H. Kuerer, S. Coopey, B. Czerniecki, 2016, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Global Surgery: Effective Involvement of US Academic Surgery Report of the American Surgical Association Working Group on Global Surgery

D. Oleynikov, S. Shackford, C. Balch, 2018, Annals of surgery.

Axillary node interventions in breast cancer: a systematic review.

Helen G Mayo, Roshni Rao, David Euhus, 2013, JAMA.

Diagnosis of Stage IV Melanoma

C. Balch, S. Agarwala, A. Tarhini, 2020, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Diagnosis of Stage IV Melanoma

R. Wahl, C. Balch, S. Agarwala, 2020, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Can a Small Nodal Metastasis Reliably Alter Intraoperative Risk/Benefit Decision Making in Breast Cancer Surgery?

C. Balch, L. Jacobs, 2007, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Prospective, randomized, double-blind study of prophylactic antibiotics in axillary lymph node dissection.

S. Singletary, M. Ross, F. Ames, 1998, American journal of surgery.

Global cancer surgery: delivering safe, affordable, and timely cancer surgery.

Umberto Veronesi, Swagoto Mukhopadhyay, Richard Sullivan, 2015, The Lancet. Oncology.

Cancer surgery on the global stage: Much to be done

C. Balch, C. Are, 2019, Gaceta Mexicana de Oncolog�a.

Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons: Perspectives on Barriers to Surgical Care for Cancer Patients and Potential Solutions

Kazuhiro Yoshida, A. Giuliano, M. Mori, 2019, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Training a new generation of surgical oncologists worldwide.

C. Balch, G. Poston, 2016, The Lancet. Oncology.

Decreased Survival Rates of Older-Aged Patients with Melanoma: Biological Differences or Undertreatment?

C. Balch, 2015, Annals of surgical oncology.

Surgical Management of Distant Melanoma Metastases

Jeffrey E. Lee, C. Balch, M. Faries, 2019, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Why do surgeons consider leaving practice?

J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2011, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Measuring melanomas--a tribute to Alexander Breslow.

C. Balch, 1981, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

National assessment of melanoma care using formally developed quality indicators.

C. Ko, D. Bentrem, C. Balch, 2009, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Cervical Lymph Nodes and Unknown Primary Tumors of the Head and Neck

C. Compton, M. Madera, S. Edge, 2016 .

Corpus Uteri – Carcinoma and Carcinosarcoma

B. Erickson, P. Grigsby, C. Compton, 2016 .

Distinct clinical and somatic mutational features of breast tumors with high-, low-, or non-expressing human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status

Y. Li, Yulei N. Wang, Xiaoqing Chen, 2022, BMC Medicine.

An Evidence-Based Staging System for Mucosal Melanoma: A Proposal

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, Li Zhou, 2022, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Appendix

E. Nakakura, C. Compton, M. Madera, 2020 .

Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Jejunum and Ileum

E. Nakakura, C. Compton, M. Madera, 2016 .

Second-time surgery for stage IV sarcoma (a model of sequential metastases)

C. Balch, D. Morton, 2000, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Does radical mastectomy still have a place in the treatment of primary operable breast cancer?

C. Balch, S. Soong, J. Carpenter, 1987, Archives of surgery.

Mastectomies on the Rise for Breast Cancer: “The Tide Is Changing”

C. Balch, L. Jacobs, 2009, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

A multifactorial analysis of melanoma. IV. Prognostic factors in 200 melanoma patients with distant metastases (stage III).

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1983, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

An asterisk indicates reviewers who have evaluated three or more manuscripts in 2012.

David Ball, Ash A. Alizadeh, David A. August, 2013 .

A Randomized Prospective Trial of Radical (Halsted) Mastectomy Versus Modified Radical Mastectomy in 311 Breast Cancer Patients

C. Balch, S. Soong, J. Carpenter, 1983, Annals of surgery.

The distinctive features of surgical oncology as a specialty: considerations for Chinese surgeons.

C. Balch, V. Klimberg, 2014, Chinese clinical oncology.

The Occurrence of Melanoma and Its Relationship with Host, Lifestyle and Environmental Factors

J. Roseman, C. Balch, S. Soong, 1983 .

Sentinel node biopsy and standard of care for melanoma.

V. Sondak, M. Ross, J. Gershenwald, 2009, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Melanoma in children and teenagers: an analysis of patients from the National Cancer Data Base.

C. Balch, S. Soong, D. Chang, 2007, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Patient risk factors and surgical morbidity after regional lymphadenectomy in 204 melanoma patients

C. Balch, M. Urist, W. Maddox, 1983, Cancer.

National practice patterns of completion lymph node dissection for sentinel node‐positive melanoma

C. Balch, K. Bilimoria, J. Wayne, 2018, Journal of surgical oncology.

The Superficial Margin of the Skin-Sparing Mastectomy for Breast Carcinoma: Factors Predicting Involvement and Efficacy of Additional Margin Sampling

P. Argani, C. Balch, T. Tsangaris, 2008, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Surgical adjuvant active specific immunotherapy for patients with stage III melanoma: the final analysis of data from a phase III, randomized, double-blind, multicenter vaccinia melanoma oncolysate trial.

K. Bland, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1998, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

A phase III randomized, doúble‐blind, multiinstitutional trial of vaccinia melanoma oncolysate‐active specific immunotherapy for patients with stage II melanoma

K. Bland, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1995, Cancer.

Management of local and regional recurrence after mastectomy or breast-conserving treatment.

F. Ames, C. Balch, 1990, The Surgical clinics of North America.

Associations of properdin factor B with melanoma.

J. Roseman, C. Balch, B. Budowle, 1982, Cancer genetics and cytogenetics.

The Surgical Legacy of Randolph Lee Clark, Jr, MD: First Director and Surgeon-in-Chief of University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center II. Surgical Practice and Leadership at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (1946–1978)

C. Balch, 2021, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Local recurrence in malignant melanoma: Long-term results of the multiinstitutional randomized surgical trial

C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, C. Karakousis, 2006, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Prognostic implications of DNA index in patients with stage III cutaneous melanoma.

M. Ross, A. El‐Naggar, C. Balch, 1993, American journal of surgery.

Pediatric Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas

C. Compton, J. Leonard, E. Jaffe, 2016 .

Abdominal wound closure. A randomized prospective study of 571 patients comparing continuous vs. interrupted suture techniques.

C. Balch, J. Aldrete, P. Richards, 1983, Annals of surgery.

Distress and Career Satisfaction Among 14 Surgical Specialties, Comparing Academic and Private Practice Settings

J. Freischlag, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2011, Annals of surgery.

A randomized comparison of cyclophosphamide, DTIC with or without piperazinedione in metastatic malignant melanoma

C. Presant, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1982, Cancer.

Altered biodistribution of indium-111-labeled monoclonal antibody 96.5 to tumors and normal tissues of nude mice bearing human melanoma xenografts in visceral organs

J. Murray, C. Balch, J. Price, 1989, Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy.

Humoral modulation of lymphokine‐activated killer (LAK)‐cell induction in humans: IgG‐related and non‐IgG inhibitors in sera from cancer patients

C. Balch, L. Riley, R. Freedman, 1990, International journal of cancer.

Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons: A Steady Voice for Cancer Surgeons to Improve Surgical Care for Cancer Patients Globally

A. Giuliano, R. Audisio, C. Balch, 2018, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

The Training and Certification of Surgical Oncologists Globally

C. Balch, S. Wong, C. Are, 2015, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Alteration in interactions between tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and tumor cells in human melanomas after chemotherapy or immunotherapy

J. Murray, C. Balch, M. Talpaz, 1991, Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy.

Interleukin 2 activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes infiltrating into human metastatic melanomas.

C. Balch, R. Paladugu, K. Itoh, 1986, Cancer research.

Incidence of Autoimmune Disease in Patients after Breast Reconstruction with Silicone Gel Implants Versus Autogenous Tissue: A Preliminary Report

C. Balch, M. Miller, G. Reece, 1993, Annals of plastic surgery.

A differentiation antigen of human NK and K cells identified by a monoclonal antibody (HNK-1).

C. Balch, T. Abo, 1981, Journal of immunology.

Identifying early melanomas at higher risk for metastases.

C. Balch, G. Balch, Rohit R Sharma, 2012, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Cytokine production and immune cell activation in melanoma patients treated with liposomal muramyl tripeptide (CGP 19835A lipid).

M. Ross, D. Johnston, C. Balch, 1993, Cancer biotherapy.

The Free Transverse Rectus Abdominis Musculocutaneous Flap for Breast Reconstruction: One Center's Experience with 211 Consecutive Cases

Michael J. Miller, G. Robb, S. Singletary, 1994, Annals of plastic surgery.

Interlenkin-2 alone and in combination with other cytokines in melanoma: the investigational approach at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center

J. Murray, C. Balch, R. Benjamin, 1989 .

Partial immunochemical characterization of human B-lymphocyte differentiation antigen (BDA-1).

C. Balch, E. Ades, P. Dougherty, 1979, Advances in experimental medicine and biology.

Suppressor cell function of human granular lymphocytes identified by the HNK-1 (Leu 7) monoclonal antibody.

C. Balch, T. Abo, A. Tilden, 1983, Journal of immunology.

Characterization of HNK-1+ (Leu-7) human lymphocytes. I. Two distinct phenotypes of human NK cells with different cytotoxic capability.

C. Balch, M. Cooper, T. Abo, 1982, Journal of immunology.

Characterization of HNK-1+ (Leu-7) human lymphocytes. II. Distinguishing phenotypic and functional properties of natural killer cells from activated NK-like cells.

C. Balch, T. Abo, 1982, Journal of immunology.

Metastases to the upper levels of the axillary nodes in carcinoma of the breast and its implications for nodal sampling procedures.

C. Balch, W. Maddox, J. Pigott, 1984, Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics.

Survival Following Locoregional Recurrence After Breast Conservation Therapy for Cancer

C. Balch, E. Atkinson, A. Stotter, 1990, Annals of surgery.

Common Characteristics and Distinctive Diversity in Surgical Research: Some International Comparisons

W. Spitzer, B. Mcpeek, C. Balch, 1991 .

Ethnic differences in the lymphocyte proliferative response induced by a murine IgG1 antibody, Leu-4, to the T3 molecule

C. Balch, M. Cooper, K. Kumagai, 1984, The Journal of experimental medicine.

Economic Impact of Reducing Hospitalization for Mastectomy Patients

J. L. Bell, F. Ames, C. Balch, 1988, Annals of surgery.

Recent advances in human cellular immunobiology.

C. Balch, 1979, The Surgical clinics of North America.

Cross-reacting anti-monkey lymphocyte antisera: a simplified immunofluorescence approach for detecting human T and B lymphocytes.

C. Balch, L. Vogler, P. Dougherty, 1977, The Journal of surgical research.

Expression of two differentiation antigens on normal and cultured human T cells.

C. Balch, E. Ades, R. Zwerner, 1978, Journal of immunology.

Revolutionary Advances in Immunotherapy for Melanoma Are Coming into the Surgical Arena: Are We Ready?

C. Balch, 2018, Annals of surgical oncology.

Strengthening the Research Environment

F. Mosteller, B. Mcpeek, C. Balch, 1991 .

Prostaglandin E2-mediated suppression of cellular immunity in colon cancer patients.

C. Balch, G. Cloud, A. Tilden, 1984, Surgery.

Role of uncultured human melanoma cells in the proliferation of autologous tumor-specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes.

M. Ross, C. Balch, K. Itoh, 1992, Cellular immunology.

How to Review Manuscripts

W. Spitzer, B. Mcpeek, C. Balch, 1991 .

The influence of surgical margins and prognostic factors predicting the risk of local recurrence in 3445 patients with primary cutaneous melanoma

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Urist, 1985, Cancer.

Invited commentary

C. Balch, 2005, World Journal of Surgery.

Spontaneous human T-cell cytotoxicity against murine hybridomas expressing the OKT3 monoclonal antibody: comparison with natural killer cell activity.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, C. Platsoucas, 1987, Cellular immunology.

Human lymphokine-activated killer (LAK) cells: identification of two types of effector cells.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, A. Tilden, 1987, Journal of immunology.

Differentiation stages of human natural killer cells in lymphoid tissues from fetal to adult life

C. Balch, T. Abo, G. Gartland, 1983, The Journal of experimental medicine.

Lysis of human solid tumor cells by lymphokine-activated natural killer cells.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, A. Tilden, 1986, Journal of immunology.

Scientific data from clinical trials: Investigators’ responsibilities and rights

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2007, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights.

A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, C. Balch, 2002, Annals of surgical oncology.

Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights.

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights.

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, Archives of surgery.

Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights

J. Cameron, J. Neoptolemos, C. Balch, 2002, The Journal of trauma.

Scientific Data from Clinical Trials: Investigators’ Responsibilities and Rights

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, Journal of pediatric surgery.

Scientific data from clinical trials: Investigators responsibilities and rights

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, World Journal of Surgery.

Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights.

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, M. Büchler, 2002, The British journal of surgery.

Consensus statement on scientific data from clinical trials and investigators' responsibilities and rights.

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, American journal of surgery.

Scientific data from clinical trials

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, Surgical Endoscopy And Other Interventional Techniques.

Preoperative platelet counts and postoperative outcomes in cancer surgery: a multicenter, retrospective cohort study

C. Balch, Zihai Li, Hong Li, 2019, Platelets.

Predicting the Risk of Abdominal Disease in Hodgkin's Lymphoma: A Multifactorial Analysis of Staging Laparotomy Results in 255 Patients

C. Balch, S. Soong, G. Cloud, 1985, Annals of surgery.

Mastectomy following preoperative chemotherapy. Strict operative criteria control operative morbidity.

G. Hortobagyi, C. Balch, F. Ames, 1991, Annals of surgery.

Chapter 6 – The Use of Monoclonal Antibodies to Characterize Human Natural Killer Cell Ontogeny and Function

C. Balch, T. Abo, 1983 .

CHARACTERIZATION OF HUMAN NK CELLS IDENTIFIED BY THE MONOCLONAL HNK-1 (Leu-7) ANTIBODY

C. Balch, M. Cooper, T. Abo, 1982 .

Lack of comparability between binding of monoclonal antibodies to melanoma cells in vitro and localization in vivo.

J. Murray, I. Fidler, C. Balch, 1989, Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Demonstration of NK cell-mediated lysis of varicella-zoster virus (VZV)-infected cells: characterization of the effector cells.

C. Balch, C. Grossi, R. Cauda, 1986, Journal of immunology.

Subpopulation analysis of human granular lymphocytes: associations with age, gender and cytotoxic activity.

C. Balch, C. Grossi, G. Cloud, 1986, Natural immunity and cell growth regulation.

Leu-11+ lymphocytes with natural killer (NK) activity are precursors of recombinant interleukin 2 (rIL 2)-induced activated killer (AK) cells.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, K. Kumagai, 1985, Journal of immunology.

In vitro propagation of cultured human natural killer cells expressing the HNK‐1 differentiation antigen and spontaneous cytotoxic function

C. Balch, T. Abo, Charles M. Balch, 1983, European journal of immunology.

Natural killer (HNK-1+) cells in Chediak-Higashi patients are present in normal numbers but are abnormal in function and morphology.

J. Roder, C. Balch, M. Cooper, 1982, The Journal of clinical investigation.

Postnatal expansion of the natural killer and keller cell population in humans identified by the monoclonal HNK-1 antibody.

C. Balch, M. Cooper, T. Abo, 1982 .

Suppression of immunoglobulin synthesis by lymphocyte subpopulations in patients with Crohn's disease.

L. Neckers, C. Balch, J. Cossman, 1984, Gastroenterology.

Instructions for authors (www.scielo.br/spmj)

M. Lens, C. Balch, D. Berg, 2009, The Cochrane database of systematic reviews.

A human B cell differentiation antigen selectively expressed on mature B cells identified by a monoclonal antibody (HB-2).

C. Balch, M. Cooper, A. Landay, 1985, Human immunology.

Involvement of the cytotoxic/suppressor T-cell subset in liver tissue injury of patients with acute and chronic liver diseases

E. Rieber, C. Balch, G. Riethmüller, 1983 .

Immunochemical Characterization of a Human B Lymphocyte Differentiation Antigen (p65)

C. Balch, S. Ferrone, E. Ades, 1980, Scandinavian journal of immunology.

Interleukin 2 receptor expression by activated HNK-1+ granular lymphocytes: a requirement for their proliferation.

C. Balch, M. Cooper, T. Abo, 1983, Journal of immunology.

Lymphatic mapping and sentinel node lymphadenectomy for cancer: an overview.

C. Balch, J. Lange, 2001, Annals of surgical oncology.

New and Improved Annals

C. Balch, M. Roh, K. W. Fried, 1999, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Personal consequences of malpractice lawsuits on American surgeons.

J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2011, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Distribution of autologous tumor‐specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes in human metastatic melanoma

M. Ross, C. Balch, K. Itoh, 1992, International journal of cancer.

Clonal analysis of lymphocytes from tumor, peripheral blood, and nontumorous kidney in primary renal cell carcinoma.

C. Balch, A. V. von Eschenbach, D. Parkinson, 1990, Cancer research.

Characterization of autologous tumor‐specific T‐helper 2 cells in tumor‐infiltrating lymphocytes from a patient with metastatic melanoma

C. Balch, K. Itoh, G. Balch, 1994, International journal of cancer.

Physicians married or partnered to physicians: a comparative study in the American College of Surgeons.

J. Freischlag, L. Dyrbye, T. Shanafelt, 2010, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Subpopulations of Human Lymphocytes and their Alterations in Immunodeficiency Diseases

W. Kamps, C. Balch, M. Cooper, 1983 .

A methodological approach to the prediction of anticancer drug effect in humans.

C. Balch, R. Hiramoto, V. Ghanta, 1979, Cancer research.

A MethodologicalApproachto the Predictionof AnticancerDrugEffect in Humans1

C. Balch, R. Hiramoto, V. Ghanta, 1979 .

Patterns of failure in anorectal melanoma. A guide to surgical therapy.

M. Ross, C. Balch, R. C. Hickey, 1990, Archives of surgery.

Surgery as Palliative Treatment for Distant Metastases of Melanoma

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Urist, 1986, Annals of surgery.

Single-cell profile of tumor and immune cells in primary breast cancer, sentinel lymph node, and metastatic lymph node

A. Giuliano, Yulei N. Wang, C. Balch, 2022, Breast Cancer.

Continuous regional chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer using a totally implantable infusion pump. A feasibility study in 50 patients.

C. Balch, M. Urist, M. McGregor, 1983, American journal of surgery.

Annals of Surgical Oncology Impact Factor/Rating Has Dramatically Increased

K. Bland, C. Balch, D. Morton, 2003, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Evaluation of patients after primary therapy for early breast cancer

A. Buzdar, C. Balch, D. Winchester, 1993 .

Polymerase chain reaction for detection of melanoma in peripheral blood: too early to assess clinical value.

C. Balch, A. Buzaid, Charles M. Balch, 1996, Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Monocyte-dependent, serum-borne suppressor of induction of lymphokine-activated killer cells in lymphocytes from melanoma patients

C. Balch, K. Itoh, N. Pellis, 1989, Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy.

Excessive Prostaglandin E2 Production by Suppressor Monocytes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

C. Balch, A. Tilden, P. Dougherty, 1982, Annals of surgery.

Operative morbidity and risk factor assessment in melanoma patients undergoing inguinal lymph node dissection.

C. Balch, P. Beitsch, 1992, American journal of surgery.

A Prospective Phase II Clinical Trial of Continuous FUDR Regional Chemotherapy for Colorectal Metastases to the Liver: Using a Totally Implantable Drug Infusion Pump

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Urist, 1983, Annals of surgery.

Scientific Datafrom Clinical Trials: Investigators' Responsibilities and Rights

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, Diseases of the colon and rectum.

Selective lymphadenectomy: emerging role for lymphatic mapping and sentinel node biopsy in the management of early stage melanoma.

M. Ross, C. Balch, D. Reintgen, 1993, Seminars in surgical oncology.

THYMUS-DEPENDENT LYMPHOCYTES IN TISSUE SECTIONS OF REJECTING RAT RENAL ALLOGRAFTS

C. Balch, J. D. Feldman, Curtis B. Wilson, 1973, The Journal of experimental medicine.

The natural history of melanoma and factors predicting outcome

C. Balch, S. Soong, John A Thompson, 2003 .

Factors affecting survival following local, regional, or distant recurrence from localized melanoma

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Urist, 1998, Journal of surgical oncology.

Role of interleukin 2 and a serum suppressive factor on the induction of activated killer cells cytotoxic for autologous human melanoma cells.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, A. Tilden, 1985, Cancer research.

Brief Definitive Report

C. Balch, M. Cooper, T. Abo, 2022 .

Critical analysis of the current American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for cutaneous melanoma and proposal of a new staging system.

M. Ross, C. Balch, A. Buzaid, 1997, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Prognostic factors for survival of patients treated systemically for disseminated melanoma.

Q. Dong, C. Balch, A. Buzaid, 1998, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Soft tissue masses of the chest wall and axilla: has metastatic melanoma been considered?

C. Balch, D. Arber, J. Andersen, 1999, American journal of clinical oncology.

Prevalence of alcohol use disorders among American surgeons.

J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2012, Archives of surgery.

Special report: suicidal ideation among American surgeons.

T. Rummans, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2011, Archives of surgery.

Parametric Modeling of Localized Melanoma Prognosis and Outcome

C. Balch, S. Soong, Hui-Yi Lin, 2009, Journal of biopharmaceutical statistics.

A multifactorial analysis of melanoma. II. Prognostic factors in patients with stage I (localized) melanoma.

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1979, Surgery.

A new American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: creation and rationale for inclusion of tumor (T) characteristics.

J. Shah, M. Mihm, C. Balch, 2011, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Multi-institutional melanoma lymphatic mapping experience: the prognostic value of sentinel lymph node status in 612 stage I or II melanoma patients.

M. Ross, J. Lee, J. Lee, 1999, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Prognostic factors analysis of 17,600 melanoma patients: validation of the American Joint Committee on Cancer melanoma staging system.

N Cascinelli, J A Thompson, S J Soong, 2001, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Patterns of recurrence following a negative sentinel lymph node biopsy in 243 patients with stage I or II melanoma.

M. Ross, J. Lee, J. Gershenwald, 1998, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

NIH Consensus conference. Diagnosis and treatment of early melanoma.

E. R. Farmer, William H. Hall, June K Robinson, 1992, JAMA.

Avoiding Burnout: The Personal Health Habits and Wellness Practices of US Surgeons

J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2012, Annals of surgery.

Combating stress and burnout in surgical practice: a review.

T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2011, Thoracic surgery clinics.

Surgeon distress as calibrated by hours worked and nights on call.

J. Freischlag, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2010, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Combating stress and burnout in surgical practice: a review.

C. Balch, Tait Shanafelt, 2010, Advances in surgery.

Burnout and Career Satisfaction Among American Surgeons

J. Freischlag, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2009, Annals of surgery.

Stress and Burnout Among Surgical Oncologists: A Call for Personal Wellness and a Supportive Workplace Environment

C. Balch, E. Copeland, 2007, Annals of surgical oncology.

Editorial comment excising melanomas: How wide is enough? and how to reconstruct?

C. Balch, 1990 .

Thin Stage I Primary Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma

C. Balch, N. Cascinelli, U. Veronesi, 1988 .

Head and Neck Melanoma in 534 Clinical Stage I Patients: A Prognostic Factors Analysis and Results of Surgical Treatment

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1984, Annals of surgery.

Tumor thickness as a guide to surgical management of clinical stage I melanoma patients

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1979, Cancer.

A Multifactorial Analysis of Melanoma: Prognostic Histopathological Features Comparing Clark's and Breslow's Staging Methods

C. Balch, S. Soong, N. Halpern, 1978, Annals of surgery.

Efficacy of 2-cm surgical margins for intermediate-thickness melanomas (1 to 4 mm). Results of a multi-institutional randomized surgical trial.

M. Mihm, T. Smith, C. Balch, 1993, Annals of surgery.

The Orderly Progression of Melanoma Nodal Metastases

M. Ross, G. Lyman, C. Balch, 1994, Annals of surgery.

Cutaneous melanoma : clinical management and treatment results worldwide

R. F. Ryan, C. Balch, G. Milton, 1986 .

Changing trends in cutaneous melanoma over a quarter century in Alabama, USA, and New South Wales, Australia

S J Soong, C. Balch, S. Soong, 1983, Cancer.

National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement on Diagnosis and Treatment of Early Melanoma, January 27–29, 1992

W. Clark, D. Guerry, N. Swanson, 1993 .

Efficacy of an elective regional lymph node dissection of 1 to 4 mm thick melanomas for patients 60 years of age and younger.

M. Mihm, M. Ross, T. Smith, 1996, Annals of surgery.

Improved Staging of Node-Negative Patients With Intermediate to Thick Melanomas (>1 mm) With the Use of Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

M. Ross, J. Kirkwood, C. Balch, 2001, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Applying for Funding from the NIH: A Useful Paradigm for Most Applications

C. Balch, J. Niederhuber, R. E. Pollock, 1998 .

Writing Grant Applications for Laboratory Research

Raphael E. Pollock, C. M. Balch, John E. Niederhuber, 1991 .

The NIH clinician-investigator award: how to write a training grant application.

C. Balch, R. E. Pollock, 1989, The Journal of surgical research.

The biology of cancer metastasis and implications for therapy.

I. Fidler, C. Balch, 1987, Current problems in surgery.

Cutaneous melanoma: prognosis and treatment results worldwide.

C. Balch, Charles M. Balch, 1992, Seminars in surgical oncology.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Surgical Oncology joint clinical practice guideline.

Donald L Weaver, Gary H Lyman, Janice N Cormier, 2012, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Melanoma: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Surgical Oncology Joint Clinical Practice Guideline

G. Lyman, D. Weaver, A. Cochran, 2012, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Current status and future prospects for adjuvant therapy of melanoma.

P. Hersey, C. Balch, Charles M. Balch, 2008, The Australian and New Zealand journal of surgery.

Isolation and partial characterization of the human homologue of Thy-1

C. Balch, R. Acton, E. Ades, 1980, The Journal of experimental medicine.

A new American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for cutaneous melanoma

Martin F. Mihm, M. Ross, M. Atkins, 2000, Cancer.

The prognostic significance of ulceration of cutaneous melanoma

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1980, Cancer.

Sentinel-node biopsy in melanoma.

C. Balch, N. Cascinelli, 2006, The New England journal of medicine.

Long-Term Results of a Multi-Institutional Randomized Trial Comparing Prognostic Factors and Surgical Results for Intermediate Thickness Melanomas (1.0 to 4.0 mm)

M. Mihm, M. Ross, C. Balch, 2000, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Prognostic significance of mitotic rate in localized primary cutaneous melanoma: an analysis of patients in the multi-institutional American Joint Committee on Cancer melanoma staging database.

V. Sondak, M. Mihm, M. Ross, 2011, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Management of Regional Lymph Nodes in Melanoma: American Society of Clinical Oncology and Society of Surgical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update.

J. Kirkwood, G. Lyman, A. Cochran, 2017, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

A randomized prospective clinical trial of adjuvant C. parvum immunotherapy in 260 patients with clinically localized melanoma (Stage I): Prognostic factors analysis and preliminary results of immunotherayp

C. Presant, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1982, Cancer.

Donald L. Morton, MD … A living legend in surgical oncology

C. Balch, 2011, Journal of surgical oncology.

Corynebacterium parvum versus bacille Calmette-Guérin adjuvant immunotherapy of stage II malignant melanoma.

C. Antle, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1991, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Positive relationship of clinical and serologic responses to vaccinia melanoma oncolysate.

K. Bland, C. Balch, H. Wanebo, 1987, Archives of surgery.

A randomized evaluation of adjunctive chemoimmunotherapy versus immunotherapy in patients with resected metastatic melanoma

C. Presant, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1981 .

Patterns of relapse in 1001 consecutive patients with melanoma nodal metastases.

S. Singletary, C. Balch, A. Calabrò, 1989, Archives of surgery.

Ineffectiveness of adjuvant chemotherapy using DTIC and cyclophosphamide in patients with resectable metastatic melanoma.

C. Presant, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1984, Surgery.

A comparison of PGE2 effects on human suppressor cell function and on interleukin 2 function.

C. Balch, A. Tilden, 1982, Journal of immunology.

Immune modulatory effects of indomethacin in melanoma patients are not related to prostaglandin E2-mediated suppression.

C. Balch, A. Tilden, 1982, Surgery.

Prophylactic lymph node dissection in clinical stage I cutaneous malignant melanoma: Results of surgical treatment in 1319 patients

C. Balch, S. Soong, W. McCarthy, 1982, The British journal of surgery.

A Multifactorial Analysis of Melanoma: III. Prognostic Factors in Melanoma Patients with Lymph Node Metastases (Stage II)

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1981, Annals of surgery.

Characterization of human granular lymphocyte subpopulations expressing HNK‐1 (Leu‐7) and Leu‐11 antigens in the blood and lymphoid tissues from fetuses, neonates and adults

C. Balch, Charles A. Miller, Toru Abo, 1984, European journal of immunology.

E-rosette receptors induced by phytohemagglutinin on human K cells expressing T-cell surface antigens.

C. Balch, E. Ades, S. L. Shore, 1979, Cellular immunology.

Intraarterial chemotherapy for colorectal liver metastases and hepatomas using a totally implantable drug infusion pump.

C. Balch, M. Urist, 1986, Recent results in cancer research. Fortschritte der Krebsforschung. Progres dans les recherches sur le cancer.

Genetic and immune characteristics of sentinel lymph node metastases and multiple lymph node metastases compared to their matched primary breast tumours

Yulei N. Wang, Xiaoqing Chen, C. Balch, 2021, EBioMedicine.

Antigenic determinant(s) shared by the human Thy 1 and human IgG.

L. Bonewald, C. Balch, E. Ades, 1984, Immunobiology.

Expression of a 16,000 molecular weight antigen on human suppressor T lymphocytes.

C. Balch, M. Loken, E. Ades, 1981, Cellular immunology.

Genetic mutation profile of Chinese HER2-positive breast cancers and genetic predictors of responses to Neoadjuvant anti-HER2 therapy

Yulei N. Wang, Xiaoqing Chen, C. Balch, 2020, Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

Regional and systemic chemotherapy for colorectal metastases to the liver

B. Levin, C. Balch, 1987, World Journal of Surgery.

Foreign Bodies in the Appendix

C. Balch, D. Silver, 1971 .

An Evidence‐based Staging System for Cutaneous Melanoma 1

Natale Cascinelli, Alan Houghton, Martin F. Mihm, 2004, CA: a cancer journal for clinicians.

Foreign bodies in the appendix. Report of eight cases and review of the literature.

C. Balch, D. Silver, 1971, Archives of surgery.

Suicidal Ideation Among American Surgeons

T. Rummans, J. Sloan, T. Shanafelt, 2017 .

Relationship between work-home conflicts and burnout among American surgeons: a comparison by sex.

J. Freischlag, L. Dyrbye, J. Sloan, 2011, Archives of surgery.

The first BGICC consensus and recommendations for breast cancer awareness, early detection and risk reduction in low‐ and middle‐income countries and the MENA region

A. Giuliano, C. Yip, C. Balch, 2021, International journal of cancer.

Surgical margins for melanoma: Is 2 cm too much?

C. Balch, 2002, ANZ journal of surgery.

Characteristics of Melanoma That Predict the Risk of Metastases

C. Balch, S. Soong, 1983 .

Long-term results of a prospective surgical trial comparing 2 cm vs. 4 cm excision margins for 740 patients with 1-4 mm melanomas.

Raymond L. Barnhill, Charles M. Balch, M. Mihm, 2001 .

Thin stage I primary cutaneous malignant melanoma. Comparison of excision with margins of 1 or 3 cm.

C. Balch, N. Cascinelli, U. Veronesi, 1988, The New England journal of medicine.

Indomethacin, Prostaglandin, and Immune Regulation in Melanoma

C. Balch, A. Tilden, 1982 .

Thymus-dependent (T) lymphocytes in the rat.

C. Balch, J. D. Feldman, 1974, Journal of immunology.

Monocyte- and natural killer cell-mediated spontaneous cytotoxicity against human noncultured solid tumor cells.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, C. Platsoucas, 1987, Cellular immunology.

Long-term results of a multi-institutional randomized trial comparing prognostic factors and surgical results for intermediate thickness melanomas (1.0 to 4.0 mm). Intergroup Melanoma Surgical Trial.

M. Mihm, M. Ross, C. Balch, 2000, Annals of surgical oncology.

Human tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes

C. Balch, K. Itoh, K. Hayakawa, 1993 .

Efficacy of 2 cm surgical margins for intermediate thickness melanomas (1 to 4 mm): Results of a multi-institutional randomized surgical trial

C. Balch, E. Constant, 1995 .

Surgical excision margins for primary cutaneous melanoma.

M. Lens, C. Balch, D. Berg, 2009, The Cochrane database of systematic reviews.

Excision Margins of Melanoma Make a Difference: New Data Support an Old Paradigm

M. Ross, C. Balch, 2016, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Long-Term Results of a Prospective Surgical Trial Comparing 2 cm vs. 4 cm Excision Margins for 740 Patients With 1–4 mm Melanomas

Raymond L. Barnhill, Charles M. Balch, M. Mihm, 2001, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Mayo Clinic consensus recommendations for the depth of excision in primary cutaneous melanoma.

F. Sim, J. Donohue, W. Harmsen, 2011, Mayo Clinic proceedings.

A History of Melanoma: From Hunter to Morton

J. Kirkwood, C. Balch, A. Sober, 2020, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Local Results Recurrence in Malignant Melanoma: of the Multiinstitutional Randomized Long-Term Surgical Trial

C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, C. Karakousis, 1996 .

Complete Lymph Node Dissection for Sentinel Node-Positive Melanoma: Assessment of Practice Patterns in the United States

C. Ko, D. Bentrem, M. Talamonti, 2008, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Melanoma Prognosis and Staging

V. Sondak, J. Kirkwood, R. Scolyer, 2019, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Health care system and socioeconomic factors associated with variance in use of sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma in the United States.

C. Balch, K. Bilimoria, J. Wayne, 2009, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Microscopic Satellites Around a Primary Melanoma: Another Piece of the Puzzle in Melanoma Staging

C. Balch, 2009, Annals of surgical oncology.

2010 TNM Staging System for Cutaneous Melanoma…and Beyond

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, S. Soong, 2010, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Surgical approaches to cutaneous melanoma

Charles M. Balch, C. Balch, 1985 .

Immunogenetics of Melanoma

J. Roseman, C. Balch, S. Soong, 1982 .

Heterogeneity of natural killer lymphocyte abnormalities in colon cancer patients.

C. Balch, G. Cloud, T. Abo, 1984, Surgery.

Durable benefit and the potential for long-term survival with immunotherapy in advanced melanoma.

J. Wolchok, F. Hodi, C. Balch, 2014, Cancer treatment reviews.

2015 James Ewing Lecture: The 75-Year History of the Society of Surgical Oncology—Part II: The Transitional Years (1966–1990)

C. Balch, D. Coit, R. Berman, 2015, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

2015 James Ewing Lecture: The 75-Year History of the Society of Surgical Oncology—Part I: The Traditional Years (1940–1965)

C. Balch, D. Coit, R. Berman, 2015, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Axillary and Epitrochlear Lymph Node Dissection for Melanoma

C. Balch, K. McMasters, D. Tyler, 2020, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Pilot study of preoperative chemotherapy with cisplatin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine in patients with local‐regional recurrence of melanoma

M. Ross, C. Balch, A. Buzaid, 1994, Cancer.

Breast-Gynaecological & Immuno-Oncology International Cancer Conference (BGICC) Consensus and Recommendations for the Management of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

E. Perez, A. Giuliano, H. Rugo, 2021, Cancers.

Depressed Levels of Granular Lymphocytes with Natural Killer (NK) Cell Function in 247 Cancer Patients

C. Balch, G. Cloud, T. Abo, 1983, Annals of surgery.

Fluoresceinated anti human T cell reagents from monkey and human sources

C. Balch, M. Cooper, A. Lawton, 1975 .

Detection of human T cells using anti-monkey thymocyte antisera. Tissue distribution and evidence for antigenic heterogeneity.

C. Balch, A. Diethelm, A. Lawton, 1977, Clinical immunology and immunopathology.

Surgical Oncologists and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Guiding Cancer Patients Effectively through Turbulence and Change

S. Libutti, C. Balch, K. McMasters, 2020, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Human "null" cells mediating antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity express T lymphocyte differentiation antigens.

C. Balch, M. Loken, E. Ades, 1980, Journal of immunology.

Recent advances in the care of the patient with malignant melanoma.

M. Ross, J. Kirkwood, C. Balch, 1997, Annals of surgery.

PROGNOSTIC HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN MALIGNANT MELANOMA

C. Balch, S. Soong, W. McCarthy, 1985, Pathology.

Age as a Predictor of Sentinel Node Metastasis among Patients with Localized Melanoma: An Inverse Correlation of Melanoma Mortality and Incidence of Sentinel Node Metastasis Among Young and Old Patients

V. Sondak, M. Mihm, M. Ross, 2014, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Epidemiology and treatment of melanoma in elderly patients

C. Balch, S. Tsai, J. Lange, 2010, Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology.

The Lancet Oncology Commission Global cancer surgery: delivering safe, aff ordable, and timely cancer surgery

M. Shrime, J. Meara, K. Fleming, 2015 .

Pediatric melanoma

C. Balch, W. Sharfman, J. Lange, 2005, Pediatric blood & cancer.

Surgical Management of Distant Melanoma Metastases

Jeffrey E. Lee, C. Balch, M. Faries, 2019, Cutaneous Melanoma.

Multivariate analysis of prognostic factors among 2,313 patients with stage III melanoma: comparison of nodal micrometastases versus macrometastases.

Jeffrey E Gershenwald, Merrick I Ross, Natale Cascinelli, 2010, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Metastatic lobular breast carcinoma simulating primary colon cancer.

R. Theriault, C. Balch, N. Voravud, 1992, American journal of clinical oncology.

Prognostic value of size of lymph node metastases in patients with cutaneous melanoma.

M. Ross, J. Lee, C. Balch, 1995, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Reshaping the critical role of surgeons in oncology research

C. Balch, Jianming Xu, G. Poston, 2019, Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology.

New melanoma staging system

C. Balch, 2001, Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Increased survival of patients treated with a vaccinia melanoma oncolysate vaccine: second interim analysis of data from a phase III, multi-institutional trial.

K. Bland, C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, 1997, Annals of surgery.

Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship Applicants: Trends over Time and the Impact of Board Certification Eligibility

Jeffrey E. Lee, J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, 2019, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

The logic of adjunctive therapy in surgical patients with resectable cancer.

C. Balch, W. Maddox, 1978, Southern medical journal.

Melanoma in Children: Heightened Awareness of an Uncommon but Often Curable Malignancy

C. Balch, J. Lange, 2005, Pediatrics.

The natural history and patterns of metastases from mucosal melanoma: an analysis of 706 prospectively-followed patients

C. Balch, Li Zhou, S. Li, 2016, Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology.

Lacrimal Gland Carcinoma

Vivian T. Yin, C. Compton, M. Madera, 2016 .

PIK3CA somatic alterations in invasive breast cancers: different spectrum from Caucasians to Chinese detected by next generation sequencing

Yulei N. Wang, C. Balch, Bo Chen, 2021, Breast Cancer.

The Clinicopathological and Survival Profiles Comparison Across Primary Sites in Acral Melanoma

C. Balch, Li Zhou, Hang Li, 2020, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Clinical outcomes of localized melanoma of the foot: a case-control study.

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Urist, 1998, Journal of clinical epidemiology.

Melanoma in the Older Patient: Measuring Frailty as an Index of Survival

C. Balch, Sewon Kang, J. Lange, 2011, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Isolated limb perfusion for localized melanoma of the extremity. A matched comparison of wide local excision with isolated limb perfusion and wide local excision alone.

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Edwards, 1990, Archives of surgery.

Cellular immune defects in patients with melanoma involving interleukin-2-activated lymphocyte cytotoxicity and a serum suppressor factor.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, A. Tilden, 1985, Surgery.

Management of Sentinel-Node Metastasis in Melanoma.

M. Ross, C. Balch, C. Robert, 2018, The New England journal of medicine.

A Comparison of Prognostic Factors and Surgical Results in 1,786 Patients with Localized (Stage I) Melanoma Treated in Alabama, USA, and New South Wales, Australia

C. Balch, S. Soong, T. Murad, 1982, Annals of surgery.

Preoperative Evaluation for Extent of Disease Complete history Sun exposure Prior moles Nonmelanoma skin cancers Family history of melanoma Examination Complete dermatologic examination Regional and remote lymph nodes Regional and remote soft tissue Laboratory studies

C. Balch, D. Coit, M. Wallack, 2017 .

Update on the melanoma staging system: The importance of sentinel node staging and primary tumor mitotic rate

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, S. Soong, 2011, Journal of surgical oncology.

A phase I/II SECSG (Southeastern Cancer Study Group) pilot study of surgical adjuvant immunotherapy with vaccinia melanoma oncolysates (VMO).

C. Balch, H. Wanebo, A. Bartolucci, 1986, The American surgeon.

The Impact of Surgical Quality Control in Multi‐Institutional Group Trials Involving Adjuvant Cancer Treatments

C. Balch, A. Bartolucci, J. Durant, 1983, Annals of surgery.

Active immunotherapy with ultraviolet B-irradiated autologous whole melanoma cells plus DETOX in patients with metastatic melanoma.

M. Ross, C. Balch, A. Buzaid, 1998, Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Finally, a successful adjuvant therapy for high-risk melanoma.

C. Balch, A. Buzaid, 1996, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Older Age is Associated with a Higher Incidence of Melanoma Death but a Lower Incidence of Sentinel Lymph Node Metastasis in the SEER Databases (2003–2011)

C. Balch, Sewon Kang, Timothy S. Wang, 2015, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Surgical management of regional lymph nodes in cutaneous melanoma.

C. Balch, 1980, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Preoperative regional chemotherapy and rapid-fraction irradiation for sarcomas of the soft tissue and bone.

C. Balch, M. Urist, M. Salter, 1984, Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics.

The new melanoma staging system.

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, S. Soong, 2001, Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery.

New TNM melanoma staging system: linking biology and natural history to clinical outcomes.

Martin F. Mihm, M. Ross, M. Atkins, 2003, Seminars in surgical oncology.

Prognostic F actors A nalysis o f 1 7,600 M elanoma P atients: Validation o f t he A merican J oint C ommittee o n C ancer Melanoma S taging S ystem

M. Ross, M. Atkins, J. Kirkwood, 2001 .

Melanoma Patients With Iliac Nodal Metastases Can Be Cured

M. Ross, C. Balch, 1999, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Can Completion Lymph Node Dissection Be Avoided for a Positive Sentinel Node in Melanoma?

C. Balch, D. Morton, R. Scheri, 2007, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Socioeconomic and demographic factors associated with use of sentinel node biopsy and adjuvant biologic response modifiers in melanoma.

C. Balch, D. Chang, J. Lange, 2006, Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Predicting survival and recurrence in localized melanoma: A multivariate approach

Charles M. Balch, C. Balch, S. Soong, 1992, World Journal of Surgery.

Inflammatory carcinoma of the breast: results of a combined-modality approach — M. D. Anderson Cancer Center experience

G. Hortobagyi, S. Singletary, F. Ames, 1990, Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology.

The importance of lymphatic anatomy in melanoma--a resurgence of clinical significance in an era of sentinel lymph node technology.

M. Ross, C. Balch, 1999, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Global Forum of Cancer Surgeons: Declaration of Intent

A. Giuliano, H. Eguchi, M. Mori, 2017, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Fighting Global Disparities in Cancer Care: A Surgical Oncology View

T. Wobbes, C. Balch, H. Hoekstra, 2016, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Multifactorial Analysis of Prognostic Factors and Survival Rates Among 706 Mucosal Melanoma Patients

C. Balch, X. Bai, C. Cui, 2018, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Detection of melanoma metastases with the sentinel node biopsy: the legacy of Donald L. Morton, MD (1934–2014)

C. Balch, 2018, Clinical & Experimental Metastasis.

Nomograms and Staging in Melanoma: New Tools for Better Predicting Outcomes

C. Balch, D. Tyler, 2005, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

The new melanoma staging system.

C. Balch, D. Reintgen, Christina J. Kim, 2002, Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center.

Society of Surgical Oncology practice guidelines. Melanoma surgical practice guidelines.

C. Balch, D. Coit, M. Wallack, 1997, Oncology.

Purposes and principles of staging.

M. Morrow, C. Balch, I. Fleming, 1992, Journal.

Uncertainties in the management of melanoma nodal metastasis.

C. Balch, K. Lasithiotakis, O. Zoras, 2015, European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology.

Current Management of Melanoma : From Ambiguous Lesions to Metastatic Disease

M. Ross, C. Balch, 2008 .

Age as a Prognostic Factor in Patients with Localized Melanoma and Regional Metastases

V. Sondak, M. Mihm, M. Ross, 2013, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Soft Tissue Sarcoma of the Head and Neck

Robin L. Jones, C. Compton, M. Madera, 2016 .

Use of drains and prophylactic antibiotics in breast surgery.

C. Balch, M. Silverstein, 2000, Advances in surgery.

Clinical value of the sentinel-node biopsy in primary cutaneous melanoma.

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, 2014, The New England journal of medicine.

The editorialists reply [11]

C. Balch, N. Cascinelli, 2007 .

Lymph node biopsy results for desmoplastic malignant melanoma.

C. Balch, T. Barrett, C. Esche, 2007, Cutis.

Palliative Surgery for Stage IV Melanoma: Is It a Primary Treatment?

C. Balch, 1999, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Predicting Survival Outcome of Localized Melanoma: An Electronic Prediction Tool Based on the AJCC Melanoma Database

P. Gimotty, J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, 2010, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Staging and Treatment Options for Cutaneous Melanoma

C. Balch, G. Balch, J. Lange, 2009 .

Surgical management of melanoma: Results of prospective randomized trials

C. Balch, 1998, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Management of melanoma

C. Balch, 1993 .

Reply to J.M. Thomas et al

J. Gershenwald, C. Balch, S. Soong, 2010 .

Screening for cutaneous melanoma.

C. Balch, J. Lange, 2005, Surgical oncology clinics of North America.

Predicting outcomes in metastatic melanoma.

C. Balch, S. Soong, 2008, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Cranial irradiation after surgical excision of brain metastases in melanoma patients

C. Balch, S. Soong, J. Skibber, 2006, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Sentinel Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma—Is It a Substitute for Elective Lymphadenectomy?

M. Ross, C. Balch, 1999, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Prevention and early detection of melanoma: a surgeon's perspective.

C. Balch, D. Reintgen, H. Seigler, 1993, Seminars in surgical oncology.

Three unresolved issues in the surgical treatment of melanoma.

C. Balch, A. Boddie, 1988, Oncology.

In reply [2]

C. Balch, S. Soong, R. Desmond, 2005 .

Oral and cutaneous melanoma: clinical recognition, pathological features, and prognostic factors.

C. Balch, 1980, The Alabama journal of medical sciences.

Impairment of lymphocyte locomotion in the tumor microenvironment and the effect of systemic immunotherapy with liposome-encapsulated myramyl-tripeptide-phosphatidylethanolamine

E. Kleinerman, C. Balch, N. Pellis, 2005, Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy.

In vitro migration of lymphocytes through collagen matrix: arrested locomotion in tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.

C. Balch, N. Pellis, K. G. Applegate, 1990, Cancer research.

Hematopoietic Tumors: Normal or Abnormal Models of Leukocyte Differentiation?

C. Balch, L. Lanier, G. Wood, 1983 .

Patients with a deficiency of natural killer cell activity lack the VEP13-positive lymphocyte subpopulation

C. Balch, T. Lebien, H. Ziegler-Heitbrock, 1985 .

Involvement of both Tac and non-Tac interleukin 2-binding peptides in the interleukin 2-dependent proliferation of human tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes.

C. Balch, M. Tsudo, K. Itoh, 1989, Cancer research.

Lysis of fresh solid tumor targets in the presence of Con A is mediated primarily by Leu 7+ peripheral blood T lymphocytes: blocking by the anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody and comparison with recombinant interleukin 2-induced lysis by natural killer cells.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, C. Platsoucas, 1987, Cellular immunology.

Cross-reactive T-cell antigens among mammalian species.

C. Balch, M. Cooper, M. Dagg, 1976, Journal of Immunology.

A molecular approach delineating surface markers on human T-lymphocytes.

C. Balch, E. Ades, 1979, Advances in experimental medicine and biology.

Indomethacin enhancement of immunocompetence in melanoma patients.

C. Balch, A. Tilden, 1981, Surgery.

"Iris" technique for immediate umbilical reconstruction.

C. Balch, M. Miller, 1993, Plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Characterization of HNK-1+ (Leu-7) human lymphocytes. III. Interferon effects on spontaneous cytotoxicity and phenotypic expression of lymphocyte subpopulations delineated by the monoclonal HNK-1 antibody.

C. Balch, T. Abo, 1982, Cellular immunology.

Investigators’ responsibilities and rights

J. Cameron, A. Cuschieri, J. Neoptolemos, 2002, Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery.

Scientific data from clinical trials: investigators' responsibilities and rights.

J. Cameron, J. Neoptolemos, C. Balch, 2002, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

The academic surgeon as a clinical investigator.

C. Balch, 1986, The Journal of surgical research.

Gastric Cancer

C. Balch, C. McBride, A. Boddie, 2019, Springer Singapore.

Implications of the 2009 American Joint Committee on Cancer Melanoma Staging and Classification on dermatologists and their patients.

C. Balch, A. Sober, M. A. Nading, 2010, Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery.

Heterogeneity of genomic profile in patients with HER2-positive breast cancer.

Yulei N. Wang, C. Balch, Bo Chen, 2020, Endocrine-related cancer.

Involvement of the cytotoxic/suppressor T-cell subset in liver tissue injury of patients with acute and chronic liver diseases.

E. Rieber, C. Balch, G. Riethmüller, 1983, Gastroenterology.

Recommendations for the Role of Clinical Pathways in an Era of Personalized Medicine

A. Benson, C. Balch, R. Rifkin, 2016 .

Surgical Oncology in the 21st Century: Presidential Address

C. Balch, 1992 .

2015 James Ewing Lecture: 75-Year History of the Society of Surgical Oncology—Part III: The Transformative Years (1991–2015)

C. Balch, D. Coit, R. Berman, 2016, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Surgical oncology in the 21st century.

C. Balch, 1992, Archives of surgery.

Trends in leadership at breast surgical oncology fellowships

C. Balch, V. Klimberg, D. Fanfan, 2022, Global Surgical Education - Journal of the Association for Surgical Education.

Thoracic surgery training: it is time for a change.

C. Balch, J. Roth, 1991, The Annals of thoracic surgery.

Principles and Practice of Research

W. Spitzer, B. Mcpeek, C. Balch, 1991, Springer US.

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Critical Assessment of 51 Procedures and Implications for Selection Criteria

N. Singh, P. Argani, C. Balch, 2008, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

[Completely implantable infusion pump. A new therapeutic possibility for selected patients with liver tumors].

C. Balch, M. Urist, 2008, Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift.

Steps to Getting Your Manuscript Published in a High-Quality Medical Journal

T. Pawlik, C. Balch, K. McMasters, 2018, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

CD8+ T cells lyse autologous monocytes in the presence of anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody: association with interleukin-1 production.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, J. Trial, 1988, Cellular immunology.

The prognostic significance of lymph node metastases after preoperative chemotherapy for locally advanced breast cancer.

G. Hortobagyi, A. Buzdar, C. Balch, 1989, Archives of surgery.

Analysis of histiocytosis X infiltrates with monoclonal antibodies directed against cells of histiocytic, lymphoid, and myeloid lineage.

C. Balch, C. Civin, G. Humphrey, 1986, Clinical immunology and immunopathology.

Invited Commentary: Surgeon Wellness Must Become Our Collective Priority.

T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, P. O’neill, 2022, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Cutaneous Melanoma, 4th Edition

C. Balch, S. Soong, A. Houghton, 2005 .

What Is a Surgical Oncologist?

C. Balch, 2017, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Celebrating the Annals of Surgical Oncology’s 25-Year Anniversary: One of the Most Cited Surgical Journals in the World

C. Balch, K. McMasters, D. Whippen, 2017, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Annals of Surgical Oncology: The First 20 Years

C. Balch, D. Whippen, M. Roh, 2014, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Annals of Surgical Oncology: The Global Journal for Surgeons Treating Patients with Cancer

C. Balch, D. Whippen, M. Roh, 2010, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

State of the Journal 2010: Managing Growth, Extending Our Reach—Now the Official Journal for the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Society of Breast Surgeons

C. Balch, D. Whippen, M. Roh, 2009, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Recombinant interleukin 4 (RIL4) inhibits interleukin 2-induced activation of peripheral blood lymphocytes.

C. Balch, K. Itoh, N. Pellis, 1988, Lymphokine research.

Classification of localized melanoma by the exponential survival trees method

C. Balch, S. Soong, M. Urist, 1997, Cancer.

Polypoid melanoma, a virulent variant of the nodular growth pattern.

C. Balch, S. Soong, E. Manci, 1981, American journal of clinical pathology.

Follow-Up of the Cancer Patient

C. Balch, 1983 .

Increase of HLA-DR 4 in Melanoma Patients from Alabama 1

J. Roseman, C. Balch, S. Soong, 2006 .

A multifactorial analysis of prognostic factors in patients with liver metastases from colorectal carcinoma.

C. Balch, S. Soong, G. Cloud, 1983, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

The Role of Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Axillary Nodes in the Staging of Breast Cancer

N. Ahuja, N. Khouri, C. Balch, 2008, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Predicting the risk of axillary nodal metastases and their use in selecting breast surgery options.

C. Balch, S. Soong, L. Jacobs, 2009, Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Organization of the AJCC Cancer Staging Manual

Jeffrey E. Gershenwald, Martin Madera, Mahul B. Amin, 2016 .

Characterization of frequently mutated cancer genes in Chinese breast tumors: a comparison of Chinese and TCGA cohorts.

Yulei N. Wang, Xiaoqing Chen, F. Meric-Bernstam, 2019, Annals of translational medicine.

Natural killer cells in systemic lupus erythematosus. Abnormal numbers and functional immaturity of HNK-1+ cells.

C. Balch, T. Abo, M. Egan, 1983, Arthritis and rheumatism.

Road map for maintaining career satisfaction and balance in surgical oncology.

H. Kuerer, T. Shanafelt, C. Balch, 2008, Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

ETHNIC DIFFERENCES IN A MONOCYTE ACCESSORY FUNCTION TABLE I A Comparison of the Mitogenic Capabilities for the Monoclonal Antibodies OKT

C. Balch, M. Cooper, T. Abo, 2003 .

Joining forces for children with cancer in Latin America

C. Balch, G. Poston, 2016 .

Special Article Celebrating SSO 80th Anniversary: William Stewart MacComb—The Father of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) and a Pioneering Surgical Oncologist

C. Balch, 2020, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

What Is a Surgical Oncologist? : By the Editors of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.

C. Balch, 2018, Annals of surgical oncology.

Morphology, surface markers, and in vitro responses of a human leukemic T cell.

C. Balch, R. Insel, M. La Via, 1975, Clinical immunology and immunopathology.

404O The natural history and patterns of metastases from mucosal melanoma: an analysis of 706 prospectively-followed patients from china

C. Balch, L. Zhou, C. Cui, 2016 .

The pathophysiology of renal allograft rejection: a collective review.

C. Balch, A. Diethelm, C. Balch, 1972, The Journal of surgical research.

Staging and prognostic factors for stage IV melanoma: Initial results of an American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) international evidence-based assessment of 4,895 melanoma patients

V. Sondak, J. Kirkwood, A. Eggermont, 2008 .

Regional Infusion for Primary Hepatic Carcinomas

C. Balch, M. Urist, 1987 .

Letter to the editor [2]

G. Hortobagyi, C. Balch, F. Ames, 1992 .

Detection of melanoma metastases with the sentinel node biopsy: the legacy of Donald L. Morton, MD (1934–2014)

C. Balch, 2018, Clinical & Experimental Metastasis.

The needle biopsy should replace open excisional biopsy … but will the surgeon's role in coordinating breast cancer treatment be diminished?

C. Balch, 1995, Annals of Surgical Oncology.

Consensus statement on mandatory registration of clinical trials

Rod J. Rohrich, M. Talamini, A. Park, 2007, Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery.

Natural Killer Cells in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

C. Balch, T. Abo, M. Egan, 1983 .

Academic Advancement in Global Surgery: Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure: Recommendations from the American Surgical Association Working Group on Global Surgery.

R. Weigel, N. Roy, M. Kibbe, 2019, Annals of surgery.

Excision Margins for Primary Cutaneous Melanoma—Invited Critique

M. Ross, C. Balch, S. Soong, 2007 .

Relationship between work-home conflicts and burnout among American surgeons: a comparison by sex.

J. Freischlag, L. Dyrbye, J. Sloan, 2011, Archives of surgery.

Think Melanoma

C. Balch, C. Cockerell, J. B. Howell, 1993, Southern medical journal.

A new American Joint Committee on Cancer staging system for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma: creation and rationale for inclusion of tumor (T) characteristics.

J. Shah, M. Mihm, C. Balch, 2011, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.