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 ...
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What Patients with Breast Cancer Need to Know About Lymphedema Risk
CURE® spoke with a physical therapist specializing in oncology to find out more about this condition some patients with ...
Women Applaud Kathy Bates’ Choice to Skip Reconstruction After Mastectomy: ‘I Enjoy Not Having Breasts’
Kathy Bates recently shed light on her bold decision not to have reconstructive breast surgery after undergoing a double ...
Study finds traditional open surgery for lymph node removal remains gold standard for testicular cancer
The authors conclude that for patients undergoing removal of lymph nodes for testicular cancer and certainly more complex and ...
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Removing Fewer Lymph Nodes May Reduce Lymphedema Risk in Breast Cancer
The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary removal if these nodes are cancer-free. Effective systemic therapies have enhanced patient outcomes, supporting the shift to ...
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Bladder Cancer
If the cancer is invasive, spread to the lymph nodes and other organs must be evaluated. Removal of the tumor through a cystoscope frequently is adequate treatment. Over time these tumors have a ...
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Study finds traditional open surgery for lymph node removal remains gold standard for testicular cancer
Study finds traditional open surgery for lymph node removal remains gold standard for testicular cancer Date: October 31, 2024 Source: Regenstrief Institute Summary: With the goals of informing ...