If breast cancer spreads, it typically goes first to nearby lymph nodes under the arm. It can also sometimes spread to lymph nodes near the collarbone or ...

If the lymph nodes feel enlarged, it's likely the breast cancer has spread there. However, the cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes even if they don't feel ...

Lymph nodes · Staging · Symptoms · Treament

Stage IV is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. It has spread to nearby lymph nodes and to distant parts of the body beyond the breast. This means it ...

Breast cancer that has not spread to nearby lymph nodes, is referred to as node-negative status. If the report indicates that cancer is present in the lymph ...

Apr 3, 2024 · Lymph-node involvement is a major predictor of breast cancer prognosis, and knowing your lymph node status can help you and your medical team ...

Nov 17, 2023 · Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of death in the female reproductive system, often linked to lymph node involvement, indicating poor ...

Aug 3, 2022 · Breast cancer that metastasizes often invades the nodes in the armpit first. These are called axillary lymph nodes. The length of time it takes ...

Breast cancer can spread to any lymph nodes. Most often, it spreads first to the axillary lymph nodes (in the armpit) and then to the clavicular nodes (in the ...