Tag: axillaryNodeDissection

Axillary node dissection: Surgical removal of lymph nodes in the armpit area. Sentinel node biopsy eliminates the need for axillary node dissection in patients whose sentinel node is negative for cancer.

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09/16/12
Axillary node dissection unnecessary for some despite micrometastases
10/03/10
Lobular breast cancer micrometastases may be classified incorrectly
02/28/10
Does air travel increase lymphedema in breast cancer survivors?

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