Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1|Describe the historical evolution of axillary surgery in breast cancer, from routine axillary lymph node dissection to sentinel lymph node biopsy
2|Differentiate clinical and pathologic staging of the axilla and discuss their implications for treatment planning
3|Compare contemporary axillary management strategies for patients undergoing upfront surgery versus neoadjuvant systemic therapy
4|Identify patients who can safely omit axillary surgery

Presenter 
Mackenzie Goodrich, DO
Breast Surgery Fellow
Baystate Medical Center

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Mackenzie Goodrich, DO
Speaker
No relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose 
No
Session date: 
03/12/2026 - 8:00am to 9:00am EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut 1A&B
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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  • 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credit
    Baystate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PA’s should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 American Board of Surgery MOC
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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