Removal of the sentinel node. If this is clear, no further lymph nodes are removed….

A way to identify the sentinel lymph node by injection of a radioactive substance, blue dye or both near the tumour….

The first lymph node to receive lymph fluid directly from a tumour….

A procedure in which tissue is removed from an organ or lymph node using a needle….

Removal of a cone-shaped piece of the cervix for examination under a microscope.

The removal of a small sample of tissue from the body for examination under a microscope to help diagnose a disease.

A procedure in which a radioactive substance is injected into the skin to identify sentinel lymph nodes….

Removal of the lymph glands from a part of the body. Also called a lymph node dissection.

Removal of the lymph glands from a part of the body. Also called a lymph node dissection….

A type of surgery. The surgeon opens the chest cavity through a cut on the back to examine, biopsy and/or remove the tumour….