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Breast Cancer
Findings in breast cancer reported from R. Craneokada and co-researchers
August 21st, 2008
"Postoperative changes after axillary lymph node surgery may significantly alter breast cancer survivors' (BCS) quality of life. Although sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has less immediate morbidity than axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), its long-term impact on shoulder abduction, arm swelling, and neurosensory changes has not been evaluated," researchers in the United States report. "The purpose of this study was to compare long-term morbidity after SLNB or ALND and breast-conservation surgery. Female BCS who remained free of disease at least 3 years after ALND or SLNB for Stage I-III unilateral breast cancer completed a symptom questionnaire and a brief...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-08-21)
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