The multidisciplinary Gastrointestinal Tumor Board at the Derrick L. Davis Forsyth Regional Cancer Center reviewed and recommended that a minimum of 12 lymph nodes be examined in all cases of colon ...

This booklet is about melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes. It is part of a series of booklets on melanoma. It has information about tests to check the lymph nodes close to the melanoma. It ...

Q: A few weeks ago, both my kids and I caught colds and got lumps forming in our necks. These were painful, but otherwise didn't seem to cause any problems. Now the lumps have gone away in my kids, ...

IntroductionLymph node involvement significantly impacts the prognosis of patients with gynecologic cancers, such as vulvar and cervical cancers. Traditional extensive lymph node dissection is ...

Swollen lymph nodes in the groin are often caused by infections or injuries affecting the lower body, but they can also be a sign of something more serious. A doctor can help determine the cause and ...

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 ...

Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. They are small, bean-shaped glands that play a crucial role in the immune system. During an infection, a person may notice swollen lymph nodes. The body ...

Swollen lymph nodes may result from an infection or illness. If they last for a long time or occur with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Treatment is specific to the cause of the swollen ...