| Category | Breast Cancer Surgery and Reconstruction |
A sentinel lymph node is defined as the first lymph node to which cancer cells are most likely to spread from a primary tumor Sometimes, there can be more than one sentinel lymph node.
A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a procedure in which the sentinel lymph node is identified, removed, and examined to determine whether cancer cells are present. It is used in people who have already been diagnosed with cancer.
What is sentinel lymph node biopsy and how is it performed?
Sentinel node biopsy identifies the first few lymph nodes into which a tumor drains. The surgeon uses a harmless dye and a weak radioactive solution to locate the sentinel nodes. The nodes are removed and tested for signs of cancer. Sentinel node biopsy is a procedure to see if cancer has spread.
