A Radiation Oncologist’s Guide to Axillary Management in Breast Cancer: a Walk Through the Trials
2019
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The axilla is the most common site for breast cancer nodal metastases. Aggressive management includes axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), radiotherapy, and systemic therapy, but carries the risks of lymphedema and “overtreatment”. We review the clinical trials that led to de-escalation of axillary management and their nuances that are often overlooked.
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