Microscope check of lymph nodes during gynecologic cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to check lymph nodes under a microscope during surgery for gynecologic cancers. It may help doctors know if cancer has spread without waiting for lab results.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 to 99.
- You are having surgery for ovarian, endometrial, cervical, or vulvar cancer.
- Your surgery includes removing sentinel lymph nodes or lymph node dissection for staging.
- You do not have other lymphatic diseases or a history of cancer in the last 5 years.
- You do not have active infections or conditions that affect your lymph nodes.
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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