The axillary recurrence rate in the 115 patients (53%) who required further lymph node removal was 3.5%, with an overall ...

His chemotherapy treatment was delayed as doctors attempted to figure out the cause of his pain, an Illinois attorney says.

Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered a key pathway controlling tumor growth in B-cell lymphomas, according to a ...

You might have surgery to remove lymph nodes in your tummy (abdomen). These are called the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. This operation is called a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. This is a ...

This surgery is also called a simple mastectomy. Modified radical mastectomy This surgery combines a total mastectomy with the removal of axillary (underarm) lymph nodes. You’ll need this surgery if ...

The lymphatic system is an important part of the body’s immune defence and consists of lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels and organs such as the spleen and thymus. It helps in the removal of toxins ...

Discover recent advancements in near-infrared fluorescence imaging that have revolutionised lymph node tracing in cancers such as breast and penile cancers.