Research
Jun 11, 2009
Nanotubes reveal breast cancer spread
An early sign that a breast tumour has turned metastatic is the detection of cancer cells in nearby lymph nodes. This can be achieved by locating the first nodes that escaping cells will drain into and then biopsying a few of these sentinel lymph nodes. If the results are positive, all lymph nodes under the arm will be removed. If negative, then patients are spared the extra surgery.
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