Evaluation of Axillary Staging in Breast Cancer Patients After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Prognostic Study Comparing Pathological Node Staging and Lymph Node Ratio Metrics in a Series of 169 Cases - Scorecard - MDSpire

Evaluation of Axillary Staging in Breast Cancer Patients After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Prognostic Study Comparing Pathological Node Staging and Lymph Node Ratio Metrics in a Series of 169 Cases

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  • Amin Safavi

  • Narjes Mohammadzadeh

  • Ahmad Kaviani

  • Anita Dadashi

  • Atousa Dadashi

  • January 30, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Evaluation of Axillary Staging in Breast Cancer Patients After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Prognostic Study Comparing Pathological Node Staging and Lymph Node Ratio Metrics in a Series of 169 Cases

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key Mechanisms
Target PopulationBreast cancer patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, specifically those undergoing axillary staging.
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Highlight the prognostic implications of the nine axillary nodal variables.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

      • Regular follow-up for breast cancer-free survival (BCFS) post-surgery, ideally every 3-6 months for the first 2 years.

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        169 breast cancer patients who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy.

        Data on NAC delivery sessions and adjuvant therapies were collected.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Detail methods for integrating emerging biological markers with clinical staging systems.

        References

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