Ultrasound tracking of lymph nodes during breast cancer chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound imaging to monitor how lymph nodes in the armpit respond to chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to predict which patients will have a good response to treatment and may need less extensive surgery.
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Who can take part
- Female, age 18 or older
- Diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to armpit lymph nodes (confirmed by biopsy)
- Planned to receive standard chemotherapy before surgery (called neoadjuvant chemotherapy)
- The cancerous lymph node must be clearly visible on ultrasound so a small marker clip can be placed in it
- Willing to have multiple ultrasound scans during chemotherapy and complete surgery with full pathology results
- No previous breast surgery, chemotherapy, or cancer in both breasts
Quick eligibility check
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