why are the lymph nodes in the armpit removed when a person undergoes surgery for breast cancer?

Question

Can u still get massages if you had lymph nodes removed under arm and breast area from cancer?

Answer 1

Cancer hiding spot: The lymph nodes in the axilla/armpit is usually one of the favorite locations of breast cancer to go to.

Answer 2

Cancer Staging.: The lymph nodes are small filters in the body where cancer cells may spread after breaking out of the organ where the cancer started. Removing the lymph nodes gives us a "window into the rest of the body" to help us decide who may benefit from chemotherapy.

Answer 3

Metastatsis: The first place that breast cancer will travel is to the lymph nodes in the armpit. A procedure called a sentinel lymph node biopsy removes the first draining lymph node from the breast. If this does not have cancer then we know that most lilkely the cancer has not spread.

Answer 4

See your doctor: There are many changes in the breasts during pregnancy. Breast tenderness is very common. However, if you have a new breast mass, i would see your doctor within a week. Be careful not to check the lump too often before you see your doctor as breast/nipple stimulation in pregnancy can cause contractions.

Answer 5

Yes and no: Any lump in the breast whether being pregnant or not is a matter of concern until it is confirmed that it is benign. I would suggest that you definitely have it checked. Majority of lumps are benign (non cancerous), but breast cancer needs to be ruled out. Don't wait until the end of your pregnancy to have it checked. Do it now!

Answer 6

Depends....: There are many types of back surgery for many different back conditions so answering specifically will be difficult; however, generally you can expect to be up and walking within 1-2 days after surgery. You'll also likely be limited in the amount of bending/twisting you are allowed to do, maybe even in a back brace. Pain/discomfort should be expected but diminishing. You may also have a catheter.

Answer 7

Slower Recovery: If you are indeed a candidate for surgery and have been screened appropriately then you can expect a steady but perhaps slower than expected recovery in many cases. The variables are the extent and the degree of the procedure as well as the condition being treated with surgery. You can also expect to be actively engaged with physical tx postoperatively which is important for a successful outcome.

Answer 8

Varies: It varies tremendously based upon the nature of the surgery you are having. In my own practice, I do minimally invasive surgeries through tiny incisions that have little or no recovery and then very large, spinal deformity surgeries that might take several months to fully recover from. You should have a detailed talk with your surgeon so you fully understand your recovery. Thank you.

Answer 9

Depends: If you mean treat...I think not. You need antibiotics. But there are herbal med that boost your immune system and can speed the healing. Also vit d is very important. Start at 2000 iu per day and then get a blood level in a month.

Answer 10

Need Antibiotics: Herbs can help your immune system but you really need antibiotics is you have a true bacterial lung infection.

Answer 11

Herbal: Supplements carry a label stating that it is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure a disease or ailment. Generally, they boost your immune status helping your body fight the infection and may compliment antibiotic treatment. Colloidal silver has been reported to have both antibacterial and antiviral properties.

Answer 12

Variable: No strong evidence...But same as skiing, snowboarding, jumping on trampoline and being an active kid.

Answer 13

Seems ok: Is DPO days post ovulation? If so, your HCG roughly doubled in 48 hours...That is a good textbook rise! a mild cramp is common, and no bleeding is always good. Seems to me you are pregnant! no indication of ectopic, no reason to think cancer (hcg producing cancers are typically seen in much younger women ie teens and 20's) and menopause doesn't give you rising hcg. So for now, congrats and luck!

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