Watch swelling study after breast lymph node surgery
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This study looks at how and when swelling (lymphedema) happens after breast cancer surgery on the armpit lymph nodes. You may be followed closely after your planned one-sided procedure to better understand who gets swelling and how it changes over time.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 18 or older with breast cancer
- You are having armpit (axillary) lymph node surgery on only one side
- You must agree to a one-sided sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and possible one-sided ALND
- If you end up not having the more extensive armpit node surgery (ALND), you may not be able to stay in the study
- You must be enrolled at Memorial Sloan Kettering for your breast surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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