A young woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.She is most apt to have

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It is recommended that a sentinel node biopsy be performed before the mastectomy or breast conservation surgery. This is because the biopsy helps determine whether cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, which helps guide the course of treatment. If cancer is found in the sentinel node, the surgeon may need to remove additional lymph nodes during the mastectomy or breast conservation surgery.

A Young Woman Is Diagnosed with Breast Cancer