Triple-negative breast cancer or TNBC is a subtype of breast cancer in which the cancer cells test negative for estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. Treatment options for triple-negative breast ...

Doru Paul, MD, is triple board-certified in medical oncology, hematology, and internal medicine and is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. If breast cancer ...

Cording — also known as axillary web syndrome (AWS) — often happens after your doctor removes lymph nodeds under your arm. A cord or web of cords can form under the skin on the inside of your arm. The ...

Breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes may be treated more aggressively than localized cancer, because it has a greater potential to travel to other parts of the body. You have thousands of ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In the study, extended lymph node surgery did not reduce the risk of the disease recurring or death, compared with the standard surgery. The study included about 600 people with localized ...

Lymphedema risk varies significantly by cancer type and lymph node removal extent, necessitating personalized risk assessments. Misconceptions about lymphedema precautions, such as avoiding blood ...

The goal of breast cancer surgery is to remove the tumor and a portion of surrounding tissue while conserving as much of the breast as possible. Breast cancer surgery methods differ in the amount of ...

Lymphedema is a chronic swelling or edema in a limb caused by a build-up of lymph fluid. This happens when the lymphatic system is damaged in some way. One common cause of damage is surgery, ...

Invasive ductal carcinoma, also known as infiltrating ductal carcinoma or IDC, is the most common form of breast cancer, accounting for 80% of all breast cancer diagnoses. Pamela Wright, M.D., medical ...

If you want to learn about surgeries to treat breast cancer, this is a place to start. We’ll explain surgeries such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, lymph node biopsy, and lymph node removal. For most ...