Lymph bypass before underarm node surgery to prevent swelling
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at whether adding a lymph “bypass” procedure before underarm lymph node surgery can lower the chance of arm or chest swelling (lymphedema) after cancer treatment. It compares people having lymph node surgery for breast cancer with plans for radiation, and a melanoma comparison group.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be willing to take part and sign informed consent.
- Have breast cancer (inflammatory or locally advanced non-inflammatory) planned for underarm node surgery and likely radiation, or have melanoma needing underarm node surgery.
- Not take blood thinners (anticoagulants) within 7 days before surgery.
- Not be pregnant at the time of surgery.
- Be able to return for follow-up for at least 18 months and complete scheduled measurements.
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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