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… breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to … surgery for breast cancer are: Sentinel node biopsy. The doctor removes the first lymph …
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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 …
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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. …
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… Surgery Overview Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is surgery often used … treat testicular cancer. It is done to remove lymph nodes that may be cancerous from the …
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… Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic … body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as swollen … Body Fluids Tests Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test Calcium (Ca) …
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… Overview What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped … away on its own. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy may be done to confirm the diagnosis. …
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… doctor suspects melanoma, a sample of tissue (biopsy) will be removed and tested. If your … tests to find out if it has spread to your lymph nodes or other places. How is melanoma …
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… Surgery Overview An excisional biopsy of the cervix is a type of procedure. … done during the procedure. Depending on your biopsy results, you will have regular … lower belly. Why It Is Done An excisional biopsy of the cervix may be done after a …
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… cells can spread within the breast, to nearby lymph nodes and other tissues, and to other parts of … is cancer by examining a sample of cells ( biopsy ). The results of the biopsy help your …
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… Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid … Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer Breast Implant … of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes …
