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Preoperative Identification of the Sentinel Lymph Node in Breast Cancer, Using Ultrasound and Radio-isotope/Percutaneous Gamma Probe


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Open (Enrolling)
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Breast Cancer

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Trial Information

Preoperative Identification of the Sentinel Lymph Node in Breast Cancer, Using Ultrasound and Radio-isotope/Percutaneous Gamma Probe


Inclusion Criteria:



- Diagnosed with invasive breast cancer suitable for primary surgical treatment

- Booked for surgical Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Exclusion Criteria:

- Unable to give informed consent

- Known bleeding disorder

- Previous axillary surgery

- Previously treated for the current tumour with chemotherapy or hormone therapy

Type of Study:

Interventional

Study Design:

Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Diagnostic

Outcome Measure:

Is the sentinel lymph node marked preoperatively confirmed as the SLN at surgery?

Outcome Time Frame:

8 Months from start of trial.

Safety Issue:

No

Authority:

United Kingdom: Research Ethics Committee

Study ID:

2010ON03

NCT ID:

NCT01154972

Start Date:

April 2010

Completion Date:

November 2010

Related Keywords:

  • Breast Cancer
  • breast
  • cancer
  • sentinel lymph node
  • Breast Neoplasms

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