Cancer-Related Dictionary
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Axillary dissection is a surgical procedure used to remove lymph nodes found in the armpit region or "axilla", primarily performed on patients with breast cancer. This operation helps determine the stage of the cancer and guides treatment decisions by revealing if the cancer has spread to these lymph nodes.
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