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2. www.healthline.com › breast-cancer-lymph-nodesBreast Cancer and Lymph Node Involvement: Treatment, Outlook

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   Mar 30, 2021 · N1: Cancer has spread to one to three underarm lymph nodes, or a small number of cancer cells have been found in lymph nodes near the breastbone during sentinel node biopsy. N2: Cancer has spread ...

3. www.verywellhealth.com › lymph-node-positiveLymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer: Prognosis and Survival

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Lymph node-positive breast cancer is a type of cancer that has spread from the original tumor to at least one of the nearest lymph nodes, near or in your armpit. This cancer spread occurred in 26% of the more than 250,000 breast cancer cases reviewed in a 2023 study. Testing with a sentinel node biopsy (close to the cancer) is common, to ...

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   What are lymph nodes in breast cancer?

   • Lymph nodes are small clumps of immune cells that act as filters for the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system runs throughout the body, like the circulatory (blood) system. It carries fluid and cells. If breast cancer spreads, the lymph nodes in the underarm (the axillary lymph nodes) are the first place it’s likely to go.

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   Is my armpit lump a symptom of breast cancer?

   • Instead, most breast cancers appear as a mass or abnormality on the breast. To determine whether your armpit lump is linked to breast cancer, you must consult with a healthcare provider for a physical examination.

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   Which lymph nodes are under the arm?

   • Usually, these lymph nodes are under the arm, but there are also clusters of lymph nodes near the collarbone and breastbone. The ones that are closest to your breast are called sentinel lymph nodes. The nodes under your armpit are called axillary lymph nodes.

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5. www.komen.org › breast-cancer › diagnosisBreast Cancer & Lymph Node Status | Susan G. Komen®

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   Lymph nodes are small clumps of immune cells that act as filters for the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system runs throughout the body, like the circulatory (blood) system. It carries fluid and cells. If breast cancer spreads, the lymph nodes in the underarm (the axillary lymph nodes) are the first place it’s likely to go.

6. www.cancerresearchuk.org › remove-lymph-nodesSurgery to remove lymph nodes from your armpit | Cancer ...

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   Nov 28, 2023 · lymph nodes look normal during the ultrasound scan; results of an ultrasound guided biopsy shows no cancer cells; Checking lymph nodes during surgery (sentinel lymph node biopsy) The sentinel node is the first node in the armpit, where the fluid drains into from the breast. This means it’s the first lymph node the breast cancer could spread to.

7. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 319713Axillary lymph nodes and breast cancer: Are they related?

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Typically, a person has 20–30 axillary lymph nodes. After a breast cancer diagnosis, a doctor may check whether cancer cells have spread to the axillary lymph nodes. This can help confirm the ...

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9. www.verywellhealth.com › breast-cancer-and-swollenBreast Cancer and Swollen Lymph Nodes - Verywell Health

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   Oct 10, 2022 · Swollen lymph nodes ( lymphadenopathy ) can be associated with breast cancer. Lymph node swelling usually means the body is fighting a foreign invader, like an infection or an accumulation of abnormal cells. Most of the time, swollen lymph nodes are a symptom of an infection. However, swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of cancer as well.

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    Nov 21, 2022 · Breast cancer is regarded as lymph node-positive when breast cancer cells exist in the lymph nodes. The accumulation of breast cancer cells and waste can build up and form a lump. A tumor has formed on accessory breast tissue: Accessory, or residual, breast tissue in the armpit area occurs in about 6% of the population.