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, ...

Results from the PHENIX-I trial support skipping pelvic lymphadenectomy in women with early cervical cancer who have a negative sentinel lymph node biopsy. Omitting pelvic lymphadenectomy in these ...

Cancer that starts in the lymph nodes is lymphoma. Cancer may also spread from other areas of the body to various lymph nodes, including the neck. Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to a cause other ...

Extranodal extension reflects aggressiveness of a tumor and creates anatomic challenges for disease clearance. Pathologic extent of extranodal extension may provide additional prognostic information ...

There are several reasons you might have a moveable lump in the neck. Swollen lymph nodes are often the reason. But this lump can also be a serious condition, so visiting a doctor is important. A lump ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck often mean that your body is fighting an infection. See a doctor if you have painful, swollen lymph nodes or if they persist for weeks or worsen. You can treat swollen ...

"Given the high probability of treatment failure, surgical salvage should be offered, ideally, for a select group of patients with recurrent or persistent cervical cancer who have a high probability ...

Postoperative radioiodine (RAI) versus no radiodine therapy for patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Survival outcomes in radioactive ...

Swollen lymph nodes can be a sign of inflammation due to an infection. Medications can often provide relief, but natural remedies, such as basil, apple cider vinegar, and chamomile tea, may help treat ...