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… Overview What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands throughout …
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… breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to find out if …
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… is done to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are located near the surface of the …
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… Surgery Overview This surgery, also called lymph node dissection, may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing …
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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 swollen …
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… Surgery Overview Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is surgery often … treat testicular cancer. It is done to remove lymph nodes that may be cancerous from the lower …
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… tests to find out if it has spread to your lymph nodes or other places. How is melanoma … body. Symptoms may include swollen or painful lymph nodes, lumps under the skin, an ongoing …
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… cells haven't spread beyond the breast or the lymph nodes in the armpit. What types of surgery are … mastectomy. The removal of the breast and the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph …
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… cancer cells can spread (metastasize) to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. When is … (ER+) breast cancer with no cancer in the lymph nodes, you may have a gene test. Gene …
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… Condition Basics What is non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)? Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that begins … in a single lymph node, a group of lymph nodes, or an organ such as the spleen. It can …
