Melanoma (Lymph Node Removal)

When melanoma spreads to the lymph nodes under the left arm, what is the
standard procedure -- "CLND" to take out ALL lymph nodes, or "TLND" to
take out affected lymph nodes. Oncologist and surgeon do not agree,
waiting for a 2nd surgical opinion...

Thanks in advance.

"Jon Mcleod" <jonmcleod2003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> When melanoma spreads to the lymph nodes under the left arm, what is the
> standard procedure -- "CLND" to take out ALL lymph nodes, or "TLND" to
> take out affected lymph nodes. Oncologist and surgeon do not agree,
> waiting for a 2nd surgical opinion...
>
> Thanks in advance.

Complete lymph node dissection is the management of choice

Steph wrote:
>
> "Jon Mcleod" <jonmcleod2003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:Ve-dnY1m5pw03SXVnZ2dnUVZ_ofinZ2d@earthlink.com...
>> When melanoma spreads to the lymph nodes under the left arm, what is
>> the standard procedure -- "CLND" to take out ALL lymph nodes, or
>> "TLND" to take out affected lymph nodes. Oncologist and surgeon do
>> not agree, waiting for a 2nd surgical opinion...
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>
> Complete lymph node dissection is the management of choice

What are the long-term consequences? Will he be able to use his arm?

"Jon Mcleod" <jonmcleod2003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Steph wrote:
>>
>> "Jon Mcleod" <jonmcleod2003@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:Ve-dnY1m5pw03SXVnZ2dnUVZ_ofinZ2d@earthlink.com...
>>> When melanoma spreads to the lymph nodes under the left arm, what is the
>>> standard procedure -- "CLND" to take out ALL lymph nodes, or "TLND" to
>>> take out affected lymph nodes. Oncologist and surgeon do not agree,
>>> waiting for a 2nd surgical opinion...
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> Complete lymph node dissection is the management of choice
>
> What are the long-term consequences? Will he be able to use his arm?

Yes, but he may have some swelling, especially if he needs radiotherap too