Are lymph nodes removed during a mastectomy? During a mastectomy, most people have a sentinel lymph node biopsy. This is a procedure that removes 1 or more lymph nodes from the underarm area. These ...

Researchers identified a 15-year shift toward surgical de-escalation in gynecologic oncology, marked by fewer surgical ...

Key updates from SABCS 2024 in early breast cancer include the COMET study on DCIS recurrence, INSEMA trial on SLNB omission, and OlympiA updates on adjuvant olaparib, shared by Dr Harold Burstein.

Castle Biosciences' TissueCypher test predicts a patient’s risk of progression from Barrett’s oesophagus to oesophageal cancer.

Each year, around 28,600 people in the UK undergo a sentinel lymph node biopsy, said the cost-effectiveness watchdog. NICE said in a statement that approving NHS use of Magtrace could also ...

During a Case-Based Roundtable event, Laura Huppert, MD, reviewed antibody-drug conjugates for a patient with metastatic ...

This can be easier to understand. In the TNM staging system, stage 1 can be: If you have stage 1B melanoma, your doctor may offer you a test called a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). They may also ...

Panelists discuss the INSEMA trial, comparing no axillary surgery versus axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with early invasive breast cancer, exploring the implications for ...