Fewer lymphnode dissections and fewer positive lymphnodes: does it actually matter?
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Dr. Arnon KrongradPosted
Fri 29 Oct 2010 12:00am
Surgical removal of samples of the pelvic lymphnodes at the time of radical prostatectomy (RP) known as pelvic lymphnode dissection (PLND) is still the most accurate method available to determine the presence or absence of lymphnodes positive for cancer (pN1 disease) in a patient with cancer of the prostate.
Abdollah et al. have
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Swollen LymphNodes
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Tom PlamondonPosted
Wed 03 Feb 2010 12:00am
When swollen lymphnodes in the neck, above the clavicles (collarbone) or in the axilla (armpit) occur there are a few immediate questions we need to answer...?
A number of factors will help determine the importance of each of these questions.
For example, if a teenager has signs and symptoms of tonsillitis and there lymphnodesRead on »
Guide to Unblocking LymphNodes
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Methods of HealingPosted
Thu 08 Apr 2010 1:10am
Did you know that your lymphnodes 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 lymphnodes can make you feel really bad, and they can cause poor health. Luckily, for either blocked or sluggish lymphnodesRead on »
MedlinePlus: Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in LymphNodes
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Rudy S.Posted
Mon 21 Jul 2008 10:11am
Link:MedlinePlus: Imaging Advance Tracks Prostate Cancer in LymphNodes.
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 lymphnodes earlier.
this is good news
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More recommendations for lymphnode adequacy in CRC
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Mark Pool, MDPosted
Mon 07 Dec 2009 12:00amlymphnodes to establish a negative lymphnode status. At the same time, the group states that "determining the lymphnode status of a patient requires evaluation as many lymph... the minimum number of examined lymphnodes. There is no evidence to support 12 lymphnodes, as recommended by TNM." (emphasis mine)
Furthermore, they specifically do not recommend
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Positive lymphnode 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 lymphnodes (LN) in management of genitourinary cancers.
The occurrence of positive lymphnodes is critical to the diagnosis and staging of patients with prostate cancer (and other forms
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How many lymphnodes should be removed if you have colon cancer?
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Katherine B.Posted
Mon 20 Jul 2009 11:24pm
Surgically removing and evaluating an increasing number of lymphnodes does not appear to identify a greater number of patients with stage III colorectal cancer, according... locoregional disease (limited to a small region) and will be offered surgery that may cure their illness. The status of lymphnodes near the cancer has been recognized as the most
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Sentinel LymphNode Mapping-Pathology Protocol in Breast Cancer.
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Dr.Prashant JaniPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:02pm
Sentinel LymphNode Mapping-Pathology Protocol.
Sentinel lymphnode 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 lymphnodes that theoretically would be the first ‘‘sentinel’’ nodes to receive the lymphatic
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Sentinel LymphNode Mapping-Pathology Protocol in Breast Cancer.
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Dr.Prashant JaniPosted
Mon 30 Mar 2009 3:30pm
Sentinel LymphNode Mapping-Pathology Protocol.
Sentinel lymphnode 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 lymphnodes that theoretically would be the first ‘‘sentinel’’ nodes to receive the lymphatic drainage
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Sentinel LymphNode Mapping-Pathology Protocol in Breast Cancer.
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Dr.Prashant JaniPosted
Mon 30 Mar 2009 3:30pm
Sentinel LymphNode Mapping-Pathology Protocol.
Sentinel lymphnode 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 lymphnodes that theoretically would be the first ‘‘sentinel’’ nodes to receive the lymphatic drainage
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