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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Kirby

Researchers uncover new way to identify patients with high breast cancer risk

Scientists have identified specific structural changes within lymph nodes that could offer a crucial new way to predict the likelihood of breast cancer spreading, potentially guiding more personalised treatment approaches.

A recent study revealed that the intricate network supporting lymph nodes can undergo changes due to the disease, even before cancer cells become visible to doctors.

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