Skipping lymph node surgery in early breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial studies whether you can safely avoid a lymph node biopsy in the armpit for early breast cancer when scans and exams look negative. It may reduce surgery-related side effects while still keeping cancer care on track.
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Who can take part
- You are female and between 18 and 70 years old
- Your breast cancer is invasive, is 3 cm or smaller, and you plan to have breast surgery
- Your armpit lymph nodes look negative on exam and imaging (at least two scan tests, like ultrasound or MRI or PET)
- You can do required lab tests on your tumor (ER, PR, HER2, Ki-67, and extra HER2 testing if needed)
- Your health is good enough for treatment (ECOG 0–1) and you can follow the study plan and follow-up
- You have not been pregnant or breastfeeding, and you have no signs of cancer spread to distant organs
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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