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The sentinel node procedure in patients with the first relapse labia cancer

Project summary

Research into a new treatment for patients with recurrent vulvar cancer (again labia cancer).

It is being investigated whether in a selected group it is possible to treat the groin with the sentinel node procedure instead of the currently recommended surgery, which consists of removal of all lymph nodes from the groin.

Impact

This study investigates the safety and possibility of the sentinel node procedure in recurrent labia cancer.

In addition, all women with a first recurrence of labia cancer are investigated which treatment they receive and how it proceeds.

More detailed information

Principal Investigator:

dr. Helena van Doorn

Role Erasmus MC:

Coördinator

Department:

Oncology

Project website:

Not available

Funding Agency:

KWF