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… system , the body's defence system against disease. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as … (caused by the streptococcus bacterium) or Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by … (caused by the streptococcus bacterium) or Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by …
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… Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph … Information Breast Cancer Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Sentinel Lymph Node … Information Breast Cancer Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Sentinel Lymph Node …
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Surgery Overview This surgery is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are located near the surface of the body, while others are deep in the belly or around organs, such …
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… node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for … node at the time you are having surgery. Your pelvic lymph nodes are enlarged. Cancer cells … node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for …
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Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work together to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as …
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Surgery Overview Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is surgery often used to treat testicular cancer. It is done to remove lymph nodes that may be cancerous from the lower back and pelvis. …
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… What is melanoma? Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer in which abnormal skin cells grow out of control. It isn't as … in other places, such as the eye or the intestines. In people with darker skin, some of …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? 1 …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare …
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… a type of care for people who have a serious illness. It's different from care to cure your illness, called curative treatment. Hospice … palliative care and care to treat your illness. You don't have to choose one or the …
