The question of whether to undergo a SLN biopsy for melanoma is a difficult one. It is clear that some experts recommend it while others don't. Where does that leave a patient? In England the National Institute for Clinical Excellence provides decision aids for many conditions. Here is a link to the SLN Decision Aid. Please give it thought and discuss it with your dermatologist or surgeon. The decision is really up to you.
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