Breast cancer patients can safely avoid extensive removal of lymph nodes if they respond well to systemic treatment
The axillary recurrence rate in the 115 patients (53%) who required further lymph node removal was 3.5%, with an overall ...
'Doctors told me nothing was wrong - then I had double mastectomy at 27'
With the average age for women to be diagnosed with breast cancer is late forties, one woman revealed she was diagnosed with ...
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Targeted Axillary Dissection Offers a Precise Option in Breast Cancer
Dr. Kandace P. McGuire discusses how targeted axillary staging differs from traditional methods of staging in patients ...
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Lymphoma Symptoms: Subtle Signs Of This Blood Cancer You Should Know
The lymphatic system is an important part of the body’s immune defence and consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels and organs such as the spleen and thymus. It helps in the removal of toxins ...
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Surgery for Breast Cancer
This surgery is also called a simple mastectomy. Modified radical mastectomy This surgery combines a total mastectomy with the removal of axillary (underarm) lymph nodes. You’ll need this surgery if ...
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How tattoo ink travels through the body, raising risks of skin cancer and lymphoma
A new study reveals concerning risks associated with tattoos, including higher rates of lymphoma and skin cancer.