Dr. Eva Singletary answers: 'Is sentinel node biopsy accurate for late-stage?' — -- Question: Is sentinel lymph node biopsy accurate if I have had chemotherapy before surgery? Answer: Sentinel ...

Surgically removing and evaluating an increasing number of lymph nodes does not appear to identify a greater number of patients with stage III colorectal cancer, according to a new report. Surgically ...

Increased lymph node retrieval did not identify more patients with late-stage colorectal cancer, according to retrospective study results. A number of organizations, including the American College of ...

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 ...

Lymph nodes are small (about 1-2 centimeters around or the size of a couple of AAA batteries side by side) oval or kidney-shaped structures that are a part of your immune system. They're part of your ...