Dr. Barrio on Neoadjuvant Chemo to De-Escalate Axillary Node Dissection in Breast Cancer
October 6th 2019
Andrea V. Barrio, MD, FACS, discusses how the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy can help de-escalate axillary node dissection in select patients with breast cancer. Dissection can be a morbid procedure with longterm risks of lymphoma, impacting the quality of life for many patients.