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A study conducted by Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School investigated the association between undergoing surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy (aRT) at the same academic facility and overall survival (OS) in major salivary gland cancer (MSGC). The study found that patients who underwent surgery and aRT at the same academic facility had higher OS compared to those who received treatment at different facilities. Factors such as residence in a less populated area, treatment without adjuvant chemotherapy, and aRT duration were associated with undergoing treatment at different facilities. The researchers suggest that academic physicians should consider same-facility treatment for complex patients who would benefit from clear multidisciplinary communication. [Extracted from the article]