Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumor types. Yet recent research is challenging parts of this long-standing practice. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Our lymphatic system is like a big network of roots spread throughout the body. It serves as part of our immune system, transporting immune cells and filtering excess fluid (lymph) before returning it ...

Studies on whether pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) provides a survival benefit in men with prostate cancer having surgery plus radiation have yielded conflicting results.

New research led by King's College London suggests that a simple test already used in clinics could provide valuable ...

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 ...

A multicenter 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.

Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive form of neuroendocrine skin cancer. While it accounts for a small fraction of ...

The new Sassun-Mayo staging system, which integrates tumor deposit and lymph node counts, improves prognostic accuracy for patients with colon cancer compared with the standard American Joint ...