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 near the breastbone (the front center of the chest). Knowing if the cancer has spread to your lymph nodes helps doctors find the best way to treat your cancer.
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Mar 30, 2021 · When breast cancer is found in the lymph nodes, it means that cancer has spread from the primary tumor and is at least stage 2. Lymph node ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Lymph node staging for breast cancer is based on how the nodes look under the microscope, and has changed as technology has gotten better. Newer methods have ...
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 ...
The involvement of axillary lymph nodes (LNs) is the most important prognostic factor in operable primary breast cancer and is strongly associated with both ...
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