Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD You may have swollen armpit lumps due to infections, cysts, or vaccines.In severe cases, some armpit lumps could be a sign of breast cancer or other conditions.Talk ...

It is possible to leave most of the lymph nodes in the armpit, even if one or two of them have metastases larger than two millimeters? This is shown in a trial enrolling women from five countries, led ...

Cancer can affect lymph nodes throughout the body. Some lymph nodes, such as those in the neck, armpit, and groin, are near the skin’s surface, so a person may see or feel them when they swell.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

Dr. Kandace P. McGuire discusses how targeted axillary staging differs from traditional methods of staging in patients undergoing breast cancer treatment. Targeted axillary dissection is used for ...

A multicentre study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

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 project at Lund University in Sweden has trained an AI model to identify breast cancer patients who could be spared from axillary surgery. The model analyzes previously unutilized information in ...

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute welcomes Paige Aiello, M.D., breast surgeon and member of the Breast Cancer ...

The study in brief: interdisciplinary research // peer-reviewed publication // cohort study // number of patients in the study: 1,265 // statistical correlation // retrospective A project at Lund ...