A lymph node biopsy can help determine if you have an infection, an immune disorder, or cancer. Learn more about the purpose, procedure, and risks. read more
A lymph node biopsy can help determine if you have an infection, an immune disorder, or cancer. Learn more about the purpose, procedure, and risks. A lymph node biopsy can help determine if you have an infection, an immune disorder, or cancer. read more
If your doctor wants to see if cancer that you already have, like breast cancer, has moved to a new spot, he may tell you that you need a"sentinel lymph node" biopsy. A sentinel lymph node is the first one that cancer travels to when it spreads. If there aren't any cancer cells in it, your cancer probably hasn't moved from its original location, and you likely won't need any more tests. Types of Lymph Node Biopsies. There are three main kinds: Fine needle aspiration (FNA). read more