Using a green dye to map lymph nodes in breast cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if an injection of indocyanine green dye can help surgeons find and remove only the key lymph nodes in the armpit during breast cancer surgery. It aims to reduce the need for more extensive lymph node removal.
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Who can take part
- You have early-stage breast cancer (DCIS or invasive stages T1-T3) that has not spread to lymph nodes based on a biopsy and an ultrasound of your armpit.
- You are scheduled for breast cancer surgery where the surgeon will remove sentinel lymph nodes through a cut in the armpit.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have a known allergy to indocyanine green, intravenous contrast dyes, or iodine.
- You have not had previous lymph node removal in the same armpit and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are willing and able to follow the study requirements.
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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