The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes ...

Effect of bevacizumab on the risk of chemotherapy-associated anemia in cancer patients: A meta-analysis. Background: Arm lymphedema and limb morbidity in patients going through axillary lymph node ...

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.

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit may indicate an infection, injury, or disease that requires medical attention. However, it’s usually not a sign of cancer. Lymph nodes are critical parts of the ...

Lymph node metastasis occurs in "metastatic" lymph nodes, lymph nodes that have been infected by cancer from elsewhere in the body. A part of the immune system, lymph nodes are tiny ovals placed ...

If you have had lymph nodes removed, there are travel-related risks that can exacerbate the onset of lymphedema and increase existing swelling. Lymphedema is a condition characterized by swelling in ...

The end of cancer treatment can be an exciting milestone in a patient’s recovery process, so any lingering health issues can be frustrating. A Baylor College of Medicine plastic surgeon discusses ...

People have lymph nodes, commonly called lymph glands, throughout their bodies. Swollen lymph nodes can be a side effect of COVID-19 vaccination or a symptom of the illness. Share on Pinterest Smith ...

Usually, swollen chest lymph nodes are too deep in the chest for a person to feel them. Any swollen lymph nodes in the chest appear on imaging scans. Swelling can indicate an underlying condition.