Are lymph nodes removed during a mastectomy? During a mastectomy, most people have a sentinel lymph node biopsy. This is a procedure that removes 1 or more lymph nodes from the underarm area. These ...

While melanoma is much less common than other types of skin cancer, it is the most serious because it is more likely to ...

My 36-year-old sister recently noticed an unusual mole on her shoulder. She is scheduled for some tests. Her primary care physician believes it might be melanoma. What ...