Preventing lymphedema with immediate lymphatic reconstruction
Part of Blood & lymphatic clinical trials.
This study tests if performing immediate lymphatic reconstruction during lymph node removal can prevent lymphedema (arm swelling) in women with inflammatory breast cancer. If you qualify, the procedure may help lower your risk of long-term swelling.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer.
- Your surgeon is planning a lymph node removal with immediate lymphatic reconstruction.
- You are not currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You do not have a known allergy to iodine or the dye ICG.
- You have not had lymphedema before surgery, and you are not having both armpits operated on.
Quick eligibility check
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