Purpose/Objectives: To describe the history of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), review the current scientific literature comparing the benefits and shortcomings of SLNB with traditional axillary lymph node dissection, and describe the nursing role that should be employed when instructing patients...

Purpose/Objectives: To assess relationships among breast cancer detection behaviors and selected variables in healthy women. Design: Correlational study. Setting/Sample: A sample of 1,000 women was selected randomly from the 16,500 members of the General Federation of Women's Clubs of Pennsylvania...

Purpose/Objectives: To explore the information-seeking behaviors of women with breast cancer. Design: Sequential, between-methods triangulation. Setting: Community-based. Sample: 156 women with breast cancer took part in a mailed survey, and 30 women with breast cancer participated in three focus...

Purpose/Objectives: To identify the personal issues and concerns of African American women who are breast cancer survivors. Design: Exploratory. Setting: Southeastern United States; urban community. Sample : A total of 24 women were recruited from churches and the community; 16 women participated...