SLNB before or after PST
- clinical utility -
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SLNB before NACT
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Provides information on original prognosis
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Improves locoregional treatment decisions
(radiotherapy)
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SLNB after NACT
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Avoids 1 operation
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Reduces the rate of axillary dissections
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Provides information on pCR
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