According to findings from a 63-center international study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, complete lymph node excision may not be essential for improved outcomes in melanoma.

Dye is injected into the breast, one to four of the nodes is identified with a probe and removed to see if cancer cells are present. Lymph nodes are small organs, typically ranging from the size of a ...

Predictive Impact of 2-18Fluoro-2-Deoxy-d-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography for Residual Postchemotherapy Masses in Patients With Bulky Seminoma PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the ...

When the body fights an infection or injury, lymph nodes sometimes swell. Doctors call this a reactive lymph node. Treatment can depend on the cause. Lymph nodes house white blood cells. These cells ...

B-cell lymphoma is a cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are made by your bone marrow and play an important role in your body's ability to fight infections. These ...

Swollen lymph nodes, or swollen glands, in the neck may indicate an infection. They can also occur due to a medical condition, such as an immune disorder or, less commonly, cancer. Treatment can ...