Lymph node status
I was just wondering how cancer in lymph nodes is detected before surgery. Some women already seem to know their lymph node status before their operation. Was this diagnosed through ultrasound, mammog...
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Hi @Lane
I originally found a lump under my arm by pure accident and a bit of luck it seems. Ultra sound confirmed it looked suspect so it was biopsied. I had a level two axillary clearance with 24 nodes removed 5 of which turned out to be cranky ones. Get clarification as to what they are taking and why. It may just be the sentinal node and a couple of others just to check them.
All the best lovely.
xoxox
I originally found a lump under my arm by pure accident and a bit of luck it seems. Ultra sound confirmed it looked suspect so it was biopsied. I had a level two axillary clearance with 24 nodes removed 5 of which turned out to be cranky ones. Get clarification as to what they are taking and why. It may just be the sentinal node and a couple of others just to check them.
All the best lovely.
xoxox