Breast Cancer – Sentinel Node Biopsy
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Sentinel Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Treatment
Depending on the stage of your breast cancer and how far it has spread, a sentinel lymph node biopsy may be suggested as part of your breast cancer treatment plan. A sentinel lymph node biopsy is used to allow your surgeon to determine which lymph nodes need to be removed, and hopefully, help your surgeon to preserve remaining lymph nodes in the axilla (underarm). This innovative procedure can reduce the number of your lymph nodes that need to be removed for biopsy during your breast cancer treatment.
A sentinel lymph node biopsy may also lessen the chance of developing lymphedema, a condition in which excess fluid collects in tissue and causes swelling. In lymphedema, the removal of lymph nodes from the underarm changes the way the lymph fluid flows within that side of the upper body, making it more difficult for fluid in the arm to circulate to other parts of the body.
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