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Breast Cancer
Studies from S.A. Mclaughlin and co-authors have provided new information about breast cancer
January 1st, 2009
According to a study from the United States, " Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy was adopted for the staging of the axilla with the assumption that it would reduce the risk of lymphedema in women with breast cancer. This study was undertaken to examine patient perceptions of lymphedema and use of precautionary behaviors several years after axillary surgery." "Patients and Methods Nine hundred thirty-six women who underwent SLN biopsy (SLNB) alone or SLNB followed by axillary lymph node dissection (SLNB/ALND) between June 1, 1999, and May 30, 2003, were evaluated at a median of 5 years after surgery. perceived lymphedema and avoidant behaviors were assessed through...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-01-01)
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