Fewer lymph node dissections and fewer positive lymph nodes: does it actually matter?
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Dr. Arnon KrongradPosted
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
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Lymph massage
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Marie L.Posted
Wed 01 Oct 2008 9:10pm
Your lymph system is basically one of your body's most important detox systems. Lymph is a fluid that collects toxins and helps your body expel them. Sometimes lymph gets... there are also tons of lymph nodes in the groin area, and men and women can benefit from an easy massage: just lie down and massage first the insides of your thighs basically as far down
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Ever Wonder What the Lymph Nodes do?
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WisdomThatHealsPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:05pm
range in size from a pinhead to a lima bean.
Lymph nodes are the filters of our immune system. As lymphfluid flows through the node, bacteria, cancer cells and damaged tissues... and destroy the pathogens by means of a process called phagocytosis. T-Cells are our protection against chronic infections like tuberculosis and cancer.
Keeping the lymphfluid flowing
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Swollen Lymph Nodes
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Tom PlamondonPosted
Wed 03 Feb 2010 12:00am
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The lymph system is comprised of lymph vessels, lymph tissue including lymph nodes and lymphfluid. These components are located throughout the body and are intimate...
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
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The importance of our lymph system
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LifewithnaturePosted
Tue 14 Sep 2010 6:00am
, we have two times more lymphfluid in our body than we have blood. The lymph is meant to bathe cells and drains away toxins and cell’s waste. If the lymph would stop entirely... fluid can backs up and cause swelling, joint pain, nausea and fatigue.
Health problems linked to lymph malfunction
Since our lymph system acts as a general detoxification
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The Lymph System and Immunity
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JanPosted
Mon 08 Mar 2010 12:00am
. Larger lymph vessels are similar to veins. Lymph capillaries are scatted throughout the body. Contraction of skeletal muscle causes movement of the lymphfluid through valves... or purifies the blood and lymphfluid that flows through it. If the spleen is damaged or removed, the individual is more susceptible to infections. The thymus secretes a hormone
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Guide to Unblocking Lymph Nodes
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Methods of HealingPosted
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
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MedlinePlus: Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in Lymph Nodes
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Rudy S.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
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FLUFFY-FLUFFY & THE GREAT LYMPH CAPER
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trust358Posted
Sat 07 Nov 2009 12:00am
to be massaged to 'break it up'. this is very painful. if the fibrosis are not broken up, i get a back log of lymphfluid in the rest of my body. for lack of a better word, i become....
long ago, i wrote about the antics of my lymphatics (refresher read here) and i'm pretty sure that since then i have belly ached about my puffy status. my lymph massage therapist
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Positive lymph node detection in treatment of prostate cancer: an update
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Dr. Arnon KrongradPosted
Sun 28 Sep 2008 7:03pm
In a major lecture at the European Association of Urology annual meeting in Milan, Dr. Michael Jewett (Toronto) addressed the detection and mapping of regional lymph nodes (LN) in management of genitourinary cancers.
The occurrence of positive lymph nodes is critical to the diagnosis and staging of patients with prostate cancer (and other forms
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