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… Overview What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands …
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… Test Overview A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgery that takes out lymph node tissue to look for cancer. A … may be needed to remove additional lymph nodes. The sentinel lymph node is the first …
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… Test Overview A lymph node biopsy removes lymph node tissue to be looked at under a … immune system (immunological tests). Lymph nodes are part of the immune system. They are …
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… breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to find out if …
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… is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are located near the surface of the body, …
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… Surgery Overview This surgery, also called lymph node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing …
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… your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as swollen glands. … you. You can find out more about blood and lymph topics, such as: Complete Blood Count …
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… Surgery Overview Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is surgery often … testicular cancer. It is done to remove lymph nodes that may be cancerous from the lower back …
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… tests to find out if it has spread to your lymph nodes or other places. How is melanoma treated? … Symptoms may include swollen or painful lymph nodes, lumps under the skin, an ongoing …
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… haven't spread beyond the breast or the lymph nodes in the armpit. What types of surgery are … The removal of the breast and the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph …
