A lymph node biopsy is a test that checks for disease in your lymph nodes. Lymph nodes are small, oval-shaped organs located in different parts of your body. They’re found close to internal organs ...

Older women with a very early, non-invasive breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) gain no long-term benefit from undergoing a sentinel lymph node biopsy to see if the cancer has ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a low-risk procedure that can reduce the need for complete lymph node ...

Lymphatic mapping, a recent technique first developed for the management of melanoma, is based on the concept that information about the status of the entire lymphatic drainage from a tumor site could ...

A recent prospective study sought to identify the subgroup of melanoma patients (based on age and tumor thickness) in which the risk of nodal metastasis is low and who may avoid routine SLN biopsy.

Biopsy of the sentinel lymph node, the first lymph node to which fluid from a primary breast tumor drains, was associated with better arm function and better quality of life compared with standard ...

DecisionDx-Melanoma continues to demonstrate strong performance in helping physicians make more informed, risk-aligned ...

MIAMA BEACH, FL (October 3, 2011)––Patients with Merkel Cell Carcinoma who underwent a procedure called sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNLB) had a lower risk of cancer recurrence after two years, ...

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Staging for Melanoma Reviewed For most patients with newly diagnosed melanoma, sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy is an acceptable method for lymph node staging. (HealthDay ...

The sentinel lymph node (SLN) is the lymph node that represents the 'gate-keeper' of the lymphatic basin; it is the first node to receive lymphatic drainage from the site of the primary tumor. SLN ...

FRIENDSWOOD, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced new data from its prospective ...

Postponement of sentinel lymph node biopsy more than 30 days after melanoma diagnosis did not have a negative effect on long-term survival, according to study results. “When we talk to patients ...