Skipping standard axillary lymph node dissection led to very low rates of axillary recurrence in patients with node-positive breast cancer who became node-negative following neoadjuvant chemotherapy, ...

Patients with breast cancer that has started to spread to the lymph nodes in the armpit can safely avoid extensive removal of the lymph nodes if their treatment is tailored to their response to cancer ...

Patients with lymph node-positive breast cancer may still avoid extensive axillary surgery if they have clear nodes after systemic therapy, data from a prospective registry showed. Patients with clear ...

Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry, but it can ...

A, right, and B, left, mediolateral oblique views obtained 2 days after booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administered in left upper extremity shows left axillary lymphadenopathy. No right ...

Armpit pain can come from injuries, infections, or swollen lymph nodes. To diagnose armpit pain, doctors may use lab tests, physical exams, and imaging studies. Symptoms of armpit pain include ...

Recently, omission of axillary lymph node dissection among patients with early breast cancer has been found to have no detrimental effect on outcomes in most cases, continuing a trend toward less ...