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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph nodes are positive in a patient of Ca Breast. Which of the following represents the stage of malignancy in this patient?
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The correct answer is  Stage IIIC: Any T, Metastasis in ipsilateral supraclavicular lymph node(s) and M0. Patients with disseminated metastases should be considered for palliative systemic treatment. Ref: Hunt K.K., Newman L.A., Copeland E.M., Bland K.I. (2010). Chapter 17. The Breast. In F.C. Brunicardi, D.K. Andersen, T.R. Billiar, D.L. Dunn, J.G. Hunter, J.B. Matthews, R.E. Pollock (Eds), Schwaz's Principles of Surgery, 9e.