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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

Breast cancer surgery typically involves tissue removal, lymph node extraction, or breast reconstruction, leading to reduced mobility and potential swelling. Without proper management, the body ...

After surgery, you will have long-term surveillance (monitoring) for years. Retroperitoneal (REH-troh-PAYR-ih-toh-NEE-ul) lymph node dissection (RPLND) is a treatment for cancer. The retroperitoneal ...

If the cancer is invasive, spread to the lymph nodes and other organs must be evaluated. Removal of the tumor through a cystoscope frequently is adequate treatment. Over time these tumors have a ...

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