SENTINEL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY (SLNB)

This study is for women with early-stage luminal breast cancer that has spread to only 1 or 2 lymph nodes. Instead of removing many lymph nodes from the armpit, doctors will remove only the marked suspicious node and the sentinel nodes. The goal is to see if this less invasive ap…

This study tests if a safe green dye (indocyanine green) can help surgeons find cancer-spreading lymph nodes through the same cut used for mastectomy, avoiding a separate armpit incision. About 90 women with early breast cancer will receive the dye during surgery. The goal is to …

This study tests a special dye that makes cancer cells glow, helping surgeons quickly tell if a lymph node contains cancer during breast cancer surgery. About 60 adults with breast cancer will have their removed lymph nodes treated with the dye and then imaged. The goal is to see…

This study tests a new way to find the first lymph node where breast cancer might spread. Instead of using a radioactive tracer, doctors use a green dye and a special camera during surgery. The goal is to make the procedure safer, easier, and more available in hospitals across th…

This study is an audit that will track 300 breast cancer patients with limited lymph node involvement who undergo a newer, less invasive surgery called targeted sentinel node biopsy (TSNB). The goal is to see how well this technique finds cancerous nodes and to measure rates of a…

This study looks at whether a less invasive procedure called sentinel lymph node biopsy can be safely used after chemotherapy in people with inflammatory breast cancer. Normally, these patients need more extensive surgery because their cancer is advanced. The study will enroll 75…

This study tests whether a blue dye injected into the ovary can help surgeons find the first lymph node that might contain cancer in people with early-stage ovarian cancer. Currently, standard surgery removes many lymph nodes, which can cause side effects. The goal is to see if t…