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Removal of underarm lymph nodes in melanoma patients

Removal of underarm lymph nodes in melanoma patients

Posted by on Dec 30, 2017 in Melanoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the secondary effects of having axillary lymphadenectomy (ALD; surgery to remove the lymph nodes in the underarms region) in melanoma patients. Researchers suggested that ALD is a low risk surgery for melanoma patients. Some background The standard treatment for melanoma patients spread to the lymph nodes is...

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The role of complete lymph node removal in melanoma

The role of complete lymph node removal in melanoma

Posted by on Aug 8, 2016 in Melanoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated whether complete lymph node removal in patients with positive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) improved survival. Researchers suggested that complete lymph node removal is not associated with improved survival. Some background SLNB is a procedure used to detect lymph node metastasis (spread of disease) in...

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Surgical removal of metastatic stage IV melanomas can increase length of survival and overall survival rates

Posted by on Apr 2, 2013 in Melanoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This article provides the results of a study investigating surgical removal of metastatic stage IV melanomas. Results showed that surgical removal of metastatic melanomas can provide an increased survival time compared to systemic treatment alone. Some background Cutaneous melanoma which spread to other organs of the body (stage IV)...

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Postoperative lymph node radiotherapy versus observation for melanoma patients with a high risk of cancer relapse

Posted by on Mar 24, 2013 in Melanoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present article evaluated the benefits of adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) compared to observation alone after therapeutic lymphadenectomy (TL) for melanoma patients with a high risk of lymph node relapse (return of cancer to the lymph nodes). Some background Patients with a history of melanoma are at increased risk of developing...

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