In the AXSANA/EUBREAST 3(R) study, researchers compared data about recurrence outcomes of more-invasive and less-invasive lymph node procedures.

Cancer treatment routinely involves taking out lymph nodes near the tumor in case they contain metastatic cancer cells. But new findings from a clinical trial by researchers at UC San Francisco and ...

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Hijacking the energy-producing organelles from immune cells seems to help tumours in mice to infiltrate lymph nodes.

A systematic review and meta-analysis compared the perioperative and oncologic outcomes of open versus minimally invasive inguinal lymphadenectomy during penile cancer surgery. A meta-analysis ...

Researchers have found a way to enhance and extend LN expansion, and study how this phenomenon affects both the immune system and efficacy of vaccinations against tumors. While the oversized LNs ...

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune cells, ...

A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.

Your pet's lymph nodes provide vital information about immune health. Attention to their locations and size at home enables pet guardians to raise health concerns ...

After stomach cancer is diagnosed, a team of cancer specialists will work together with you to develop a personalized ...

ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development process as outlined in the ASCO ...