Using a special dye and augmented reality to find remaining cancer after lymph node removal
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way for surgeons to find leftover cancer cells in the lymph nodes after they have been removed during breast cancer surgery. It uses a special dye and augmented reality to help make sure no cancer is missed.
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Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed breast cancer diagnosis.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You will be having or have had surgery to remove lymph nodes under the arm (axillary dissection), usually along with breast surgery.
- You cannot be pregnant.
- You cannot have had chemotherapy before surgery (neoadjuvant chemotherapy).
- You cannot have had prior breast surgery on the same breast.
- You cannot have an allergy to iodine, seafood, or indocyanine green (a dye used in this test).
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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