COMPANION MEETINGS

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF BREAST PATHOLOGY




  Sunday, February 12, 2006 — 7:30 PM — Centennial III, IV  
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Concepts and Controversies
  Moderator: Arthur S. Patchefsky, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA

7:30  Clinical Decision Making Based on Findings in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - Monica Morrow, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
8:30  Break
8:45  Pathologic Observations and Their Significance - David L. Page, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
9:45  Panel Discussion
The significance and relevance to clinical and pathologic staging of pathology findings in sentinel lymph nodes is currently a hot topic. The purpose of this program is to review and correlate the existing knowledge about the mechanisms, methodologies, potential pitfalls and ongoing research regarding the clinical application and relevance of pathologic findings in sentinel lymph nodes.