The Brain and Spine Institute is made up of experts in the field of neuroscience in order to bring patients the best healthcare in East Tennessee for a full range of neurological diseases and disorders.
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We provide a comprehensive continuum of cancer services, including prevention, outreach, diagnostic, treatment and support services delivered by our highly skilled staff with compassion and care.
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The Center for Women & Children's Health is a hub for supporting women's and children's individual healthcare needs. The center provides support, research and unmatched patient-centered care.
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Emergency and Trauma Services is the only Level I Trauma Center in the area and serves as the tertiary referral center for medical care in East Tennessee, serving Knox County and 21 surrounding counties.
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The Heart Lung Vascular Institute brings together expertise in clinical care, teaching and research. Patients receive exceptional healthcare combined with patient-centered care.
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Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping is a procedure that detects early metastases (spread) to the lymph nodes of the axilla (armpit). The sentinel lymph node is thought to represent the “first” lymph node to receive drainage from the primary site of the breast cancer.
A small amount of radioactive tracer material is injected into the breast tissue prior to surgery and an X-ray picture is taken to visualize the lymph node system. The surgeon also uses a small probe to find the lymph node in the operating room. If the sentinel lymph node is free of cancer, the other lymph nodes in the axilla may not need to be removed. This minimizes the risks and side effects of a full lymph node dissection.
Click here for more information on the Cancer Institute’s breast care.