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 review 20 studies examining the relationship between breast self-examination (BSE) behaviors, BSE education, the stage of breast cancer at diagnosis, and the mortality or survival rates for breast cancer. Data Sources: 20 studies from medical and nursing journals. Data...

Purpose/Objectives: To examine ethnic influences on body awareness, trait anxiety, perceived risk, and breast and gynecologic cancer screening practices. Design: Descriptive, correlational secondary analysis. Setting: Urban and rural home and community populations. Sample: 233 women: 138 (59%)...