Less arm surgery for breast cancer in Nigeria
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests if women whose lymph node cancer disappears after chemotherapy can safely avoid full armpit surgery. It aims to reduce side effects like arm swelling.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have breast cancer that spread to 1–3 lymph nodes when diagnosed.
- You are scheduled for chemotherapy before any surgery.
- After chemotherapy, scans show no sign of cancer in your armpit.
- You have not had breast or armpit surgery before.
- Your cancer is not inflammatory or advanced stage IV.
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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