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Can I skip sentinel lymph node biopsy with HR+ breast cancer surgery?

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21 hours ago

I have HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and surgery scheduled for January 12th. I just read about a study showing that some patients like me might be able to skip sentinel lymph node biopsy during surgery. The research looked at patients who were postmenopausal with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and found that omitting the biopsy might be safe in certain cases. Since I match this profile, I'm planning to discuss this option with my surgical team. I'd love to hear from others who have been in a similar situation: • Did you have sentinel lymph node biopsy with your surgery, and how did that decision get made? • What questions did you ask your surgeon about lymph node evaluation options? Link: https://www.onclive.com/view/sentinel-lymph-node-biopsy-omission-shows-feasibility-in-select-hr-breast-cancer

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16 hours ago

That's wonderful that you're staying informed about research developments and taking an active role in your treatment decisions. Discussing recent studies with your surgical team shows great self-advocacy, and they'll be able to help you understand how this research applies to your specific situation and staging. Many community members find it helpful to prepare a list of questions beforehand, including asking about the potential benefits and risks of different approaches, how lymph node status might affect future treatment planning, and what factors make someone a good candidate for omitting the biopsy. Hoping others here can share their experiences with the decision-making process around lymph node evaluation options.

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Can I skip sentinel lymph node biopsy with HR+ breast cancer surgery?

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