Targeted lymph node biopsy to guide less axillary surgery
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a way to decide whether women with early breast cancer and one or two affected lymph nodes can safely skip full lymph node removal. It uses a special biopsy to guide surgery and reduce side effects.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are female and have been diagnosed with early invasive breast cancer (tumor 5 cm or smaller) that has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have no swollen lymph nodes felt under the arm, but an ultrasound shows 1 or 2 suspicious nodes, and a biopsy confirms cancer in at least one.
- You have not received chemotherapy or hormone therapy before surgery.
- You are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and have no other recent cancers (except certain skin or early-stage cancers).
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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