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Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Patients

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Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH, FACS.

The ASCO Health Services and Technology Committee has done an excellent job of providing a comprehensive review of the available evidence to date regarding lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer patients. The executive summary of their review is published in this issue of the Journal of Oncology Practice ("ASCO Guideline Recommendations for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Guideline Summary," p. 166). Lyman et al are to be congratulated for their extensive analyses. My commentary will address progress related to the selection of patients and the performance of . . . [Click for More]

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