I was very excited to read this article from the New York Times today stating that a new study shows lymph node removal (when chemo and radiation have been used) may not be necessary. WHY? Because, I had a cancerous lymph node behind my breast plate that was not removed (even though I had many removed under my arm). SO -- the combination of chemotherapy and radiation, according to this study, is enough!
Just a little more peace of mind as I move forward in my cancer free life :)
You can link to the article here.
I heard about this on NPR this morning as well. You can listen in at http://www.npr.org/2011/02/09/133611554/certain-breast-cancer-patients-may-nix-node-surgery
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