The Sentinel Node in Breast Cancer — A Multicenter Validation Study

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Authors

David N. Krag · University of Vermont

Donald L. Weaver · University of Vermont

Takamaru Ashikaga · University of Vermont

Frederick L. Moffat · Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

V. Suzanne Klimberg · Cancer Research Center

Craig D. Shriver · Walter Reed Army Institute of Research

Sheldon Feldman

Abstract

Biopsy of sentinel nodes can predict the presence or absence of axillary-node metastases in patients with breast cancer. However, the procedure can be technically challenging, and the success rate varies according to the surgeon and the characteristics of the patient.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 339, Issue 14, pp. 941-946

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199810013391401

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