Lymph node dissections, or lymphadenectomies, are surgical procedures that play an important role in cancer treatments. A healthcare professional will remove the lymph nodes and check a tissue sample ...

Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a procedure to remove lymph nodes in the underarm area when breast cancer has spread, aiming to prevent further spread and recurrence. The procedure involves ...

Your dermatologist or oncologist may have told you what type of advanced squamous cell carcinoma you have. Here’s what each type means: Locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma: This means cancer has ...

In the AXSANA/EUBREAST 3(R) study, researchers compared data about recurrence outcomes of more-invasive and less-invasive lymph node procedures.

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is linked to smoking and requires early detection and accurate staging for effective treatment. Diagnosis involves imaging and biopsy, with the TNM system used to ...

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a complex, rare, aggressive disease that requires the expertise of multiple disciplines. As highlighted in the review by Banks et al, 1 we have seen some recent ...

Lymph nodes, hundreds of small structures located throughout the body, play a pivotal role in immunity, including anti-tumor immune responses. White blood cells, also known as lymphocytes, reside in ...

Marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) is a type of indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This means that it is slow-growing. There are three types of MZLs, and treatment will depend on which type has developed. The ...