Hemopatch use after axillary lymph node removal for breast cancer
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether applying a special patch (Hemopatch) after removing lymph nodes from the armpit can help reduce complications after breast cancer surgery. It may be a good fit if you are having axillary dissection as part of your treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have primary breast cancer (not cancer that has spread from another site).
- You are scheduled for either a mastectomy (complete breast removal) or breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy).
- Your surgery will include removing lymph nodes from your armpit (axillary dissection).
- You have not had prior surgery on that armpit area.
- You may have had chemotherapy or other treatments before surgery (neoadjuvant therapy) or not.
- Any breast cancer type (histology) is allowed.
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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