Leave My Lymph Nodes Alone! When Less Is More - Maggie DiNome, MD | UCLAMDChat

Explore the evolving role of lymph node surgery in breast cancer treatment with UCLA breast surgeon Maggie DiNome, MD, in this informative UCLAMDChat webinar. Gain insights into the importance of lymph nodes, the rationale behind lymph node surgery, and the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure. Discover key findings from the z11 study and understand the differences between surgery and radiation approaches. Learn about breast cancer biology, staging, and molecular profiling, as well as the significance of positive lymph nodes and risk assessment for different patient groups. Delve into the Oncotype test and its implications for treatment decisions. Conclude with a glimpse into future directions, including targeted lymph node dissection, as Dr. DiNome summarizes the current state of lymph node management in breast cancer care.

Introduction
What are lymph nodes
Why are lymph nodes important
Why operate on lymph nodes
What is lymph node surgery
sentinel lymph node biopsy
z11 study
Results
Differences
Surgery vs Radiation
Bernard Fisher study
Lymph node surgery
Breast cancer biology
Breast cancer staging
Molecular profiling
Positive lymph nodes
Lowrisk patients
HER2 negative cancers
Oncotype test
Summary
Where are we heading
Targeted lymph node dissection
Wrap up