Lymph node biopsy research

Research published today in the Lancet Oncology compares sentinel lymph node biopsies with removing more lymph nodes.

21 Sep

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Meg McArthur, Senior Policy Officer at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: "This study confirms that removing sentinal lymph nodes rather than many lymph nodes in breast cancer patients does not effect overall survival. This is good for patients because this is a less aggressive technique which could mean fewer patients develop unpleasant side effects, such as lymphoedema. Anyone concerned about their breast cancer treatment should speak to their doctor."

"This study confirms that removing sentinal lymph nodes rather than many lymph nodes in breast cancer patients does not effect overall survival. This is good for patients because this is a less aggressive technique which could mean fewer patients develop unpleasant side effects, such as lymphoedema. Anyone concerned about their breast cancer treatment should speak to their doctor."