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Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Guideline Recommendations, Slide Set


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This slideshow summarizes the guideline recommendations developed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology on the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB) in early-stage breast cancer.

This slideshow addresses the following topics:

  • Guideline methodology
  • Background
  • Guideline questions
    • Can full axillary lymph node dissection be avoided in patients with negative findings on SNB?
    • Is full axillary lymph node dissection necessary for all patients with positive findings on SNB?
    • What is the role of SNB in special circumstances in clinical practice?
    • What factors affect the success of SNB?
    • What are the potential benefits and harms of SNB?
  • Special circumstances
  • Considerations
  • Summary
  • Conclusions

Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.asco.org/asco/downloads/SNB_Slides_Plain_Template_9-29-05.pdf (If you don't have the software to open this PDF, download free Adobe Acrobat Reader® software.)

Developer

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Funding Sources

American Society of Clinical Oncology


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related


Links to National Guideline Clearinghouse or National Quality Measures Clearinghouse:

This tool is derived from the following guideline in the National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC): American Society of Clinical Oncology guideline recommendations for sentinel lymph node biopsy in early-stage breast cancer:
http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?view_id=1&doc_id=8177

History

  • Release Date: 09/2005
  • Original Summary: 04/2006
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QualityTool Classification
Disease/Clinical Category: spacer Axillary lymph node dissection; Breast cancer; Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Patient Population: spacer Gender > Female; Vulnerable Populations > Women
Stage of Care: spacer Acute care
Patient Care Process: spacer Active Care Processes: Diagnosis and Treatment > Patient safety; Surgery
IOM Domains of Quality: spacer Effectiveness
QualityTool Format: spacer Slide Presentation/Video/DVD
QualityTool Topic: spacer Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related
Developer: spacer American Society of Clinical Oncology
Funding Sources: spacer American Society of Clinical Oncology

 

Last updated: November 12, 2008.

 

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