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… Swollen Lymph Nodes On this page: Overview Overview What are lymph nodes? Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped glands throughout …
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… Lymph Node Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A lymph node biopsy removes lymph node tissue to be looked at … study the body's immune system (immunological tests). Lymph nodes are part of the immune system. They are found in the …
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… Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Risks Results Test Overview A sentinel lymph node biopsy is a surgery that takes out lymph node … more surgery may be needed to remove additional lymph nodes. The sentinel lymph node is the first node in a group …
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… Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy) for Melanoma On this page: Surgery Overview … to see if cancer has spread to a lymph node. Some lymph nodes are located near the surface of the body, while others … done to remove melanoma that has spread only to the lymph nodes and to prevent melanoma from spreading farther …
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… Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer On this page: … used to treat testicular cancer. It is done to remove lymph nodes that may be cancerous from the lower back and pelvis. During the early phases of stage I non-seminoma …
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… Lymph Node Removal Surgery (Lymphadenectomy) for Endometrial … may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing and checking … the muscle of the uterus, the cervix, or other areas of the pelvis. The cancer is large. How Well It Works Removing the …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: Overview … Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph nodes first. Lymph node surgery is done to find out if …
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… Male Condoms On this page: Overview Overview What is a male condom? Condoms can protect you against sexually … (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. A male condom is placed over a man's erect penis before sex. …
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… Blood and Lymph System Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work … to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as swollen glands. They can be …
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… Male Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview … Check Your Symptoms Overview Male genital problems and injuries can occur fairly easily. … are present with other symptoms may be a cause for concern. Male genital conditions Testicular cancer. This is most …
