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What distinguishes a sentinel node from other nodes?
A sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node that drains a cancer. If a cancer has not spread to the first draining lymph node near a cancer, there is a high likelihood it has not spread elsewhere.
What is the significance of sentinel lymph node?
A sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node that drains a cancer. If a cancer has not spread to the first draining lymph node near a cancer, there is a high likelihood it has not spread elsewhere.
How is it determined whether a lymph node has cancer cells?
The only method to identify whether or not a lymph node has cancer cells, is to surgically remove the node and perform examination with a microscope to detect abnormal cancer cells.
What are the most common sites for mestastic breast cancer?
Breast cancer most commonly metastasises first to lymph nodes in the axilla of the same side as the affected breast. In more advanced disease, the cancer commonly metastasises to lymph nodes in other regions, to bone, to the liver, and/or to the lungs, and later possibly also to the contralateral breast and to other organs. When there is no evident lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis, the sentinel node may be examined to confirm absence of axillary lymph node metastasis. The lymph nodes in the axilla drain fluid (lymph) from the breast by interconnecting lymph vessels, and the "sentinel node" is the first node to receive lymph from the particular tumour. If there is no tumour in the sentinel node (and no signs of metastasis to other sites), breast cancer has a very good chance of cure after treatment.
A diagnostic procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer?
A lymph node dissection
Is a diagnostic procedure in which all of the lymph nodes in a major group are removed to determine the spread of cancer?
A lymph node dissection
What can cause a swollen right supra clavicular lymph node?
swallon right supraclavicular lymph node shows something wrong with abdominal organs,there might be cancer of viscers in abdomen.
What are the symptoms of lymphatic cancer?
cancerous lymphnode is not painful but infected lymph node is painful
What is a small node of tissue that filters lymph?
A lymph node.
explain the role of the lymph node in the spread of cancer?
When a person has cancer, sometimes the cancer will metastize to other areas of the body. When cancer has metastizes, the lymph nodes can become involved due to the cancer spreading through the lymphatic fluid.
How can you find more information about lymph node cancer?
A good starting place for finding information about lymph node cancer is the American Cancer Society. The Society's representatives can be reached by phone or at local centers, which can be located using the Society's online tool. Additional information can be found on websites whose information is provided by reliable sources such as that of the Mayo Clinic. Finally, an oncologist would be able to provide information as well as answer specific questions related to cancer, including lymph node cancer.
What are the causes of a lymph node under the chin?
There should be a lymph node under the chin - this is normal and isn't caused by anything. However, if there are abnormalities in the lymph node, it can become enlarged and more obvious to sight and touch. This can be caused by anything from infection to cancer and would need a physician's examination to evaluate.
