During the surgery, we only removed the marked lymph node, the MARI node, and examined it for any remaining living tumor cells. "Whenever the MARI node showed there were no residual tumor cells, in ...

With the goals of informing surgical management, improving long-term outcomes and lowering death rates of patients with testicular cancer, a study has found that the conventional, versatile open ...

Scientists have found that preserving lymph nodes during cancer surgery could dramatically improve how patients respond to ...

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. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

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A multicentre study led from Finland 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.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Katie Schmitt about managing lymphedema in breast cancer survivors.

A multicenter study led from Finland 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.

A pair of studies suggest some patients with early-stage breast cancer may be able to safely avoid certain surgeries, adding to ongoing conversations about how aggressively to treat low-risk cancers.

Q: What is your take on lymphatic drainage for general health? A: Lymphatic drainage, also called lymphatic massage or manual lymph drainage, is a technique developed in Germany. It is most useful in ...