Title
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Authoring Organization
Publication Month/Year
December 12, 2016
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Quick-Reference Guide, Quick-Reference Guide, Slide Set, Quick-Reference Guide, Patient Information
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
To provide current recommendations on the use of sentinel node biopsy (SNB) for patients with early-stage breast cancer.
Target Patient Population
Patients with early stage breast cancer undergoing SNB
Target Provider Population
Medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, oncology nurses, patients/caregivers, and guideline implementers.
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Hospital, Operating and recovery room, Outpatient
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Management
Keywords
sentinel node biopsy, SNB
Source Citation
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2016.71.0947 Journal of Clinical Oncology 35, no. 5 (February 10, 2017) 561-564.