For Sentinel Lymph Node we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Breast Cancer, Cancer, Clinical Trials and Lymphoma.

Sentinel Lymph Node (Breast Cancer)

The first lymph node(s) to which cancer cells spread after leaving the area of the primary tumor. Presence of cancer cells in this node alerts the doctor that the tumor has spread to the lymphatic system.

Sentinel Lymph Node (Cancer)

The first lymph node to which cancer is likely to spread from the primary tumor. Cancer cells may appear first in the sentinel node before spreading to other lymph nodes.

Sentinel Lymph Node (Clinical Trials)

The first lymph node to which cancer is likely to spread from the primary tumor. Cancer cells may appear first in the sentinel node before spreading to other lymph nodes.

Sentinel Lymph Node (Lymphoma)

The lymph node closest to the primary tumor. Cancer cells may appear first in the sentinel node before spreading to other lymph nodes.

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