The Rate of Axillary Lymph Nodes Metastasis in Breast Cancer after Axillary Lymph Nodes Dissection Among Breast Cancer Patients, Sana'a, Yemen, 2025

Abstract

Background: Axillary lymph node (ALN) status is a critical prognostic factor in breast cancer. In Yemen, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is the standard method to assess lymph node metastasis, though sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a less invasive alternative globally. Accurate staging is essential for treatment decisions, and breast cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women. Objective: To determine the rate of axillary lymph node metastasis (LNM) among breast cancer patients undergoing ALND in Sana'a, Yemen, from 2019 to 2024.