Sentinel node biopsy versus watchful waiting after PET
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial studies whether taking a sample from the sentinel lymph node (a first lymph node that can be involved) improves care compared with observation, after a breast cancer PET scan of the armpit area. It may help people with certain early breast cancers avoid unnecessary procedures if the lymph nodes look negative on scans.
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Who can take part
- You are assigned female at birth and are 18 or older
- Your core needle biopsy shows invasive breast cancer or DCIS, and the tumor is 5 cm or smaller
- Your pre-surgery armpit (axillary) check is negative on exam and ultrasound, and (for stage 2) your PET is low (SUV less than 0.27)
- You must be able to have the planned armpit surgery and pathology tests, and be able to come for follow-up
- You should not have had chemo or other neoadjuvant (pre-surgery) treatment for this cancer, and you should not have distant metastases
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and you should not have uncontrolled diabetes or a tracer allergy
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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