Track lymph fluid flow in arms after breast lymph node surgery
This study uses mapping tests to understand how lymph fluid drains in the arm after breast cancer surgery. It may help improve future treatments for arm swelling or drainage problems, but it is mainly for specific past surgical histories.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman and at least 18 years old
- You had breast cancer treatment that included ALND (lymph nodes removed from the armpit) with 10 or more nodes removed, over 2 years ago
- You can understand the study and are willing to take part
- You have NOT had lymph node surgery on both sides before
- You have NOT had other surgeries on the affected arm (other than the breast cancer armpit 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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