sentinel (lymph) node biopsy is correct
Posted By: Misha on 2005-11-20
In Reply to: the patient is S/P lumpectomy / ____ biopsy for breast cancer. - Sheryl
Subject: sentinel (lymph) node biopsy is correct
Google the phrase to read all about sentinel node biopsy. They are trying to see if cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
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