Published in Cancer Weekly, July 26th, 2005
According to a study from the United States, "Previous studies have suggested a variety of factors that may affect the FN rate for SLN biopsy in breast cancer."
"Because FN results are relatively rare, no prior studies have had sufficient sample size to allow detailed statistical analysis of factors predicting FN results. Patients with clinical stage T1-2, NO invasive breast cancer were enrolled in a prospective, multicenter study. All patients underwent SLN biopsy, followed by planned completion axillary dissection regardless of the SLN results, to...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2005-07-26)
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