Sentinel Lymph Biopsy
A sentinel lymph biopsy checks whether cancer has spread to the first nearby lymph node. It is often used with melanoma to guide staging and treatment.
About sentinel lymph biopsy
A sentinel lymph biopsy is a procedure that removes one or more nearby lymph nodes to check for cancer cells. It usually focuses on the first lymph node, or small group of nodes, most likely to show whether cancer has spread.
For melanoma, this information can help determine whether the cancer has spread beyond the original skin site and guide the treatment plan. Dr. Talbert explains what the results mean for your care.
Answers from Dr. Talbert
A sentinel lymph biopsy is a procedure that removes one or more nearby lymph nodes to check for cancer cells.
It may be done to determine whether melanoma has spread beyond the original skin site. This information can help guide the patient’s treatment plan.
No. Sentinel lymph biopsy usually focuses on the first lymph node or small group of nodes most likely to show whether cancer has spread.
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