Procedure
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Removal of the first lymph nodes a tumor drains to, to check whether cancer has spread.
Also called: sentinel node biopsy, lymph node biopsy
Who Can Help with Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy?
- Surgical Oncologists
A surgeon who removes tumors and treats cancer with surgery.
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
Where Practices List Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Denver, CO (10)
- Houston, TX (8)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about sentinel lymph node biopsy and what is right for you.