Exercises After Axillary Node Dissection
There are three levels of axillary lymph nodes (the nodes in the underarm or "axilla" area):
- Level I is the bottom level, below the lower edge of the pectoralis minor muscle.
- Level II is lying underneath the pectoralis minor muscle.
- Level III is above the pectoralis minor muscle.
A traditional axillary lymph node dissection usually removes nodes in levels I and II. For women with invasive breast cancer, this procedure accompanies a mastectomy. It may be done at the same time as, or after, a...
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