Mina is a 58-year-old woman is diagnosed with invasive ducta…
Mina is a 58-year-old woman is diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast. Imaging identifies a 3.5-cm primary tumor, and biopsy reveals cancer cells in two axillary lymph nodes. Bone scans demonstrate metastatic lesions in the femur. The oncology team uses staging information to guide treatment and discuss prognosis. Which rationale best explains why a sentinel lymph node biopsy would be included in the patient’s evaluation?