The fluid and the cells inside lymphatic vessels are collectively known as lymph, and although the lymphatic system extends to every part of the body, there is no central pump like the heart to keep ...

In particular, I want to highlight where sentinel lymph node biopsy should not be used for staging of the axilla and that is in the population with inflammatory breast cancer. There are currently no ...

Most people don’t need to be concerned about the plague based on a recent death in Arizona. But take precautions if you live ...

Lymph node removal isn't necessary for all melanoma patients, new study finds Date: July 17, 2017 Source: Intermountain Medical Center Summary: Many patients with melanoma need a sentinel-lymph ...

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 ...

Williams discussed the importance of avoiding lymph node removal if possible. “The predominant issue whenever we're removing lymph nodes is the concern for lymphedema,” he said. “And while when we ...

The technique of lymphatic mapping and sentinel-lymph-node biopsy was first proposed in the 1980s as a minimally invasive procedure for identifying patients with clinical stage I and stage II ...

A lymph node biopsy is a safe procedure but your doctor or nurse will tell you who to contact if you have any problems afterwards. As with any medical procedure, there are possible side effects or ...