Is omission of the sentinel lymph node biopsy safe in early breast cancer in patients treated with breast conserving therapy ...

Skipping sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with clinically node-negative, hormonal receptor (HR)-positive, ...

SAN ANTONIO -- Many patients with early breast cancer can safely skip sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), results of a large ...

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

Less-invasive lymph node procedures are noninferior to axillary lymph node dissection for 3-year recurrence outcomes in breast cancer patients.

Lymph node dissections, or lymphadenectomies, are surgical procedures that play an important role in cancer treatments. A healthcare professional will remove the lymph nodes and check a tissue sample ...

As I was getting up from my visit with Mrs. Gregory, her right hand went to the base of her neck. Dr. Smith, do you think ...

For years, it has been a mainstay of treatment to stop the spread of many cancers. But is the removal of lymph nodes – tiny, bean-shaped nodules that filter waste and bacteria – really the best way to ...