My Mum has a 19mm tumor and is having that removed tomorrow plus all of the auxiliary lymph nodes in her armpit.
I've been trying to read about it and it seems they usually only take a few of them out not all? She had a biopsy of the lymph nodes last week.
I can't ask the consultant too many questions as I don't want to upset my Mum. But do they really need to take all of them out? seems extreme.
Does this mean it's bad news? I'm having trouble understanding.
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Breast cancer, all lymph nodes removed why?
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FrameyMcFrame · 12/07/2011 22:15
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