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        Source of Standard
        Year Implemented
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        Year Retired
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        832
        8
        CoC
        2018
        18
        
        
    



NAACCR XML: Tumor.dateSentinelLymphNodeBiopsy




Description
Records the date of the sentinel lymph node(s) biopsy procedure. This data item is required for CoC-accredited facilities as of cases diagnosed 01/01/2018 and later.


    This data item is required for breast and melanoma cases only. 
Rationale
It is a known fact that sentinel lymph node biopsies have been under-reported. Additionally, the timing and results of sentinel lymph node biopsy procedures are used in quality of care measures. This data item can be used to more accurately assess the date of the sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure separate from the date of a subsequent regional node dissection procedure, if performed.