Understanding arm band pain after breast cancer surgery
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This study looks at how common axillary web syndrome (a rope-like band in the armpit after breast cancer surgery) is, who gets it, and how it affects arm function. It aims to help doctors better predict and manage this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer and plan to have surgery
- Your surgery will include checking the lymph nodes in your armpit, either with a sentinel node biopsy or a full lymph node removal
- You are willing to follow the study's follow-up schedule
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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