Prone CT and ultrasound to check underarm lymph nodes
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study checks how well CT scans and ultrasound (done while lying face-down) can identify underarm lymph node involvement in people with breast cancer before surgery. If accurate, this may help guide whether additional lymph node surgery is needed.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer and will get a pre-surgery chest CT scan and underarm (axillary) ultrasound
- Your scans must be done while you are lying face-down (prone position)
- You plan to have axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) as part of your treatment
- You agree to regular follow-up visits after surgery (both soon and later)
- You do not have a history of other tumors (benign or cancer) that could also cause underarm lymph node swelling
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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