Surgical Procedures for Cancer
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: The Basics
An overview of a sentinel lymph node biopsy, where lymph nodes are tested to see if cancer has spread.
Surgical Procedures: Splenectomy Due to Cancer
A splenectomy is the surgery done to remove your spleen. The spleen is an organ that helps filter your blood, stores blood cells, and helps fight infections. Splenectomy is sometimes used in the treatment of lymphoma and leukemia.