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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 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... are swollen in the neck, we disregard the question of cancer. We know infection is causing the lymph node swelling. On the other hand, if a 30 year women has swollen lymph nodes 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 »

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 »

Positive lymph node detection in treatment of prostate cancer: an update by Dr. Arnon Krongrad Medical Doctor

Posted 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 Read on »

How many lymph nodes should be removed if you have colon cancer? by Katherine B. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 20 Jul 2009 11:24pm Surgically removing and evaluating an increasing number of lymph nodes 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 lymph nodes near the cancer has been recognized as the most Read on »

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

Posted Fri 22 May 2009 10:40pm by metastatic tumor. If the imprintsare positive, then the surgeon proceeds to an axillary node dissection. Other hospitals submit their sentinel lymph node biopsies for routine... 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 Read on »