Sentinel Lymph Node

specific

The first lymph node that is affected by cancer spread from the primary site. Sentinel lymph node biopsy is part of the staging work-up to determine early metastasis to regional lymph nodes in patients with breast carcinoma or melanoma.

12

Centers

6

Active Trials

$6M

Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Sentinel Lymph Node(12)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#CenterScore
1
Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC
NCI Comprehensive
High-Volume Research Center
72.7
2
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
64.0
3
Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
59.0
4
UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
56.0
5
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
55.2
6
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
55.2
7
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE
NCI Clinical
Active Research Program
55.2
8
Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX
Active Research Program
55.2
9
University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
53.1
10
The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
47.3
11
UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA
NCI Comprehensive
Active Research Program
44.4
12
University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL
32.7

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →