Matching lymph node tests in breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study looks back at past MRI scans and lymph node biopsies or surgeries in people with breast cancer to better understand how cancer spreads to the lymph nodes. If you had these tests as part of your care, your data might help improve future treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You had breast cancer that was stage I, II, or III.
- You had an MRI and a biopsy or surgery on the lymph nodes under your arm (axilla) as part of your diagnosis or treatment.
- You received chemotherapy or other drugs before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) and have at least two MRI scans from before, during, or after that treatment (if you are part of the secondary analysis).
- Your MRI images were clear enough for the doctors to review.
- You have not had breast cancer before this diagnosis.
- You have not had surgery on the lymph nodes under your arm for any other reason before this breast cancer occurred.
- Your neoadjuvant therapy was given at the same hospital where the study is being done.
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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