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Fewer lymph node dissections and fewer positive lymph nodes: does it actually matter? by Dr. Arnon Krongrad Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 29 Oct 2010 12:00am Surgical removal of samples of the pelvic lymph nodes at the time of radical prostatectomy (RP) known as pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is still the most accurate method available to determine the presence or absence of lymph nodes positive for cancer (pN1 disease) in a patient with cancer of the prostate. Abdollah et al. have Read on »

Swollen Lymph Nodes by Tom Plamondon Posted Wed 03 Feb 2010 12:00am are produced. The basic job of the lymph system is threefold: Lymph nodes become enlarged with the increased influx of lymphocytes (white blood cells). The immune response... When swollen lymph nodes in the neck, above the clavicles (collarbone) or in the axilla (armpit) occur there are a few immediate questions we need to answer Read on »

swollen lymph node on back of neck by mari Posted Wed 14 Apr 2010 10:33am Hello, my 4 year old son, Antonio has a swollen lymph node on the back of his neck (right side between hairline and shoulder). I first noticed it in December soon after his... the swollen lymph node was reacting to the burn but to be safe she ordered bloodwork. That came back normal. Here we are now in April and the lymph node has not gone down. I am Read on »

I have a swollen lymph node on the inside of my left arm just above my elbow. by mightymouse804 Posted Mon 30 Mar 2009 1:55am

2 Comments swollen lymph nodes are supposed to be one of those things that are a sign of something bigger and I was wondering if you had any idea what it might be. I have a doctors appointment Read on »

Ever Wonder What the Lymph Nodes do? by WisdomThatHeals Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:05pm including the neck, armpits, groin and knees. Each Node is a small mass of lymphatic tissue that can range in size from a pinhead to a lima bean. Lymph nodes are the filters of our... Lymph nodes can be found all throughout the body, mainly in clusters along lymphatic vessels but there are a few instances of single nodes. In addition to being clustered Read on »

Guide to Unblocking Lymph Nodes by Methods of Healing Patient Expert

Posted Thu 08 Apr 2010 1:10am Did you know that your lymph nodes can become blocked? Sometimes this is referred to as a sluggish lymphatic system. Sometimes, it means that the nodes are actually blocked – by mucus, fluid, or even bone. In either case, blocked lymph nodes can make you feel really bad, and they can cause poor health. Luckily, for either blocked or sluggish lymph nodes Read on »

More recommendations for lymph node adequacy in CRC by Mark Pool, MD Posted Mon 07 Dec 2009 12:00am lymph nodes to establish a negative lymph node status. At the same time, the group states that "determining the lymph node status of a patient requires evaluation as many lymph... the minimum number of examined lymph nodes. There is no evidence to support 12 lymph nodes, as recommended by TNM." (emphasis mine) Furthermore, they specifically do not recommend Read on »

MedlinePlus: Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes by Rudy S. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 21 Jul 2008 10:11am Link:MedlinePlus: Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes. TUESDAY, July 15 (HealthDay News) -- A new imaging technique, based on an engineered version of the common cold virus, may help doctors detect the spread of prostate cancer to the lymph nodes earlier. this is good news Read on »

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping-Pathology Protocol in Breast Cancer. by Dr.Prashant Jani Patient Expert

Posted Mon 30 Mar 2009 3:30pm Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping-Pathology Protocol. Sentinel lymph node mapping is now performed on selected patients who opt for conservative surgery to treat their breast cancer. The procedure involves the surgical identification of those axillary lymph nodes that theoretically would be the first ‘‘sentinel’’ nodes to receive the lymphatic drainage Read on »

Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping-Pathology Protocol in Breast Cancer. by Dr.Prashant Jani Patient Expert

Posted Fri 22 May 2009 10:40pm Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping-Pathology Protocol. Sentinel lymph node mapping is now performed on selected patients who opt for conservative surgery to treat their breast cancer. The procedure involves the surgical identification of those axillary lymph nodes that theoretically would be the first ‘‘sentinel’’ nodes to receive the lymphatic Read on »