Lymphoseek (generic: technetium Tc 99m tilmanocept) injection is a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent that helps doctors locate lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer or melanoma (a type of skin cancer) who are undergoing surgery to remove tumor-draining lymph nodes.
This medication comes in an injectable form to be given in the area of the tumor. Using a handheld radiation detector, your doctor can find lymph nodes that have taken up Lymphoseek’s radioactivity. A surgeon removes these lymph nodes to examine them for cancer cells.
Common side effects of Lymphoseek include pain and irritation at the injection site.
The most common side effects of Lymphoseek include pain and irritation at the injection site.
Lymphoseek is an injectable, radioactive diagnostic imaging agent that helps doctors locate lymph nodes in patients with breast cancer or melanoma (a type of skin cancer) who are undergoing surgery to remove tumor-containing lymph nodes.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.