What is Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy?
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A sentinel lymph node is the first lymph node(s) to which cancer cells are most likely to spread from a primary tumor. A sentinel lymph node biopsy can be used to help determine the extent, or stage, of cancer in the body.
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How do members experience Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 8 | 2 | |
| Melanoma | 6 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Breast soreness | 1 | |
| Incision tenderness | 1 | |
| Lump in my groin area | 1 | |
| Numbness and tingling with pins and needles | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Skin tightening | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
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