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Could removing lymph nodes actually WEAKEN the immune system's power to attack cancer cells?

For years, it has been a mainstay of treatment to stop the spread of many cancers. But is the removal of lymph nodes – tiny, bean-shaped nodules that filter waste and bacteria – really the best way to ...
Medical Xpress

Don't cut them out: Lymph nodes may be key to cancer treatment

Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumor types. Yet recent research is challenging parts of this long-standing practice. Imagine your body's immune defenses ...
Cure Today

Lymphedema Myths and Misconceptions, From Exercise to Blood Draws

Lymphedema risk varies significantly by cancer type and lymph node removal extent, necessitating personalized risk assessments. Misconceptions about lymphedema precautions, such as avoiding blood ...
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Spotting serious signs with a neck lump

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD Key Takeaways A neck lump might be a swollen lymph node caused by an infection.Unusual ...
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Phase III Study of Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection for Ground Glass Opacity–Dominant Lung Adenocarcinoma

Nivolumab and Ipilimumab for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer With an Immunogenic Signature: The Multicenter, Two-Cohort, Phase II NEPTUNES Study We conducted a multicenter, open-label, ...
Science Daily

Lymph node transfer reduces arm swelling after breast cancer surgery

A study 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. However, an effective drug to ...
The Conversation

Don’t cut them out: lymph nodes may be key to cancer treatment

Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumour types. Yet recent research is challenging parts of this long-standing practice. Imagine your body’s immune defences ...