Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer: Who Needs It and When Can It Be Skipped?

Do you really need a sentinel lymph node biopsy for breast cancer? Can it be skipped in some cases? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to know about sentinel lymph node biopsy: what it is, how it’s done, when it’s necessary, and when it might be safely skipped. ⭐️ Get your personalized Yerbba Report at https://www.yerbba.com/ Use code YOUTUBE15 at checkout for 15% off Connect With Yerbba! INSTAGRAM:   / yerbba   FACEBOOK:   / yerbba.breast.cancer   BLOG: https://www.yerbba.com/blog References: CALGB 9343 Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23690... Society of Surgical Oncology Guidelines: https://www.surgonc.org/wp-content/up... Timestamps 0:00 What is a Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy? 1:42 How it’s Done 4:22 Why Are Lymph Nodes Removed? 5:15 Positive Lymph Nodes 6:52 Who Can Skip It? 7:53 Long-Term Side Effects #lymphnodes #breastcancersurgery #breastcancer #breastcancertreatment Disclaimer: Yerbba YouTube videos are for informational purposes only, do not constitute medical advice, and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical team, mental health professional, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition.