Surgery for collarbone lymph node spread in breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether surgically removing the lymph nodes above the collarbone (on the same side as the breast cancer) can help control the disease. It is for people whose breast cancer has spread only to those nodes and who have not had any prior cancer treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes just above your collarbone, but not to other parts of your body.
- You have not had any previous cancer treatment like chemotherapy, radiation, or hormone therapy.
- You are generally healthy enough for surgery (daily activities not limited).
- Your blood counts and liver/kidney function are within safe ranges.
- You are willing to have a biopsy of the breast tumor and the lymph node tissue.
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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