Axillary Surgery

Axillary surgery involves the removal of lymph nodes from the armpit area to determine the spread of breast cancer and guide further treatment.

Ideal Candidates

  • Patients with invasive breast cancer.
  • Individuals with suspicious lymph nodes on imaging or physical exam.

Procedure Details:

  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: Removal of the first few lymph nodes to check for cancer spread.
  • Axillary Lymph Node Dissection: Removal of multiple lymph nodes if cancer is detected.

Medical Considerations:

Benefits:

  • Accurate staging of breast cancer.
  • Helps in planning additional treatments.
  • Reduces the risk of cancer recurrence.

Recovery:

  • Possible temporary arm swelling or numbness.
  • Physical therapy may