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
