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Trends in utilization of sentinel node biopsy and adjuvant radiation in women ≥ 70.

Jinny GunnRiccardo LeminiKristin PartainTamanie YeagerTariq AlmereyKristopher AttwoodSarah McLaughlinSanjay P BagariaEmmanuel Gabriel
Published in: The breast journal (2020)
Since 2005, there has been no change in SNB or XRT for early stage ER + breast tumors. However, there was a difference in omission of SNB based on facility type and setting. Future monitoring is needed to determine if these trends persist following the recently released Choosing Wisely® recommendations.
Keyphrases
  • early stage
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • lymph node
  • sentinel lymph node
  • current status
  • estrogen receptor
  • type diabetes
  • endoplasmic reticulum
  • long term care
  • insulin resistance
  • breast cancer risk