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A study comparing two ways of taking samples of tissue from lymph nodes under the arm

Overview

Cancer types:

Breast cancer

Status:

Results

Phase:

Pilot

Details

This study compared core needle biopsies and vacuum assisted biopsies for taking samples of tissue from lymph nodes under the arm.

Recruitment start: 24 July 2013

Recruitment end: 27 January 2015

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Dr Anthony Maxwell

Supported by

British Society of Breast Radiology (BSBR)

NIHR Clinical Research Network: Cancer

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Last reviewed: 10 July 2019

CRUK internal database number: 11126

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