BOOG 13-08 shows skipping sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients 50+ with early-stage, hormone receptor–positive, ...
Radiation has been a staple of breast cancer treatment for decades, but a new study is casting doubt on whether it is ...
In patients with high PD-L1 expression identified before surgery, clinicians should consider the possibility of lymph node metastasis when determining surgical strategy, including the extent of lymph ...
N1 Single lymph node metastasis, 2 cm or less in greatest dimension N1 Single regional lymph node metastasis in the true pelvis (hypogastric, obturator, external iliac or presacral lymph node) N2 ...
Lymph node dissections, or lymphadenectomies, are surgical procedures that play an important role in cancer treatments. A healthcare professional will remove the lymph nodes and check a tissue sample ...
Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is a procedure to remove lymph nodes in the underarm area when breast cancer has spread, aiming to prevent further spread and recurrence. The procedure involves ...
New research shows lymph nodes aren’t just cancer bystanders, they’re the command centers fueling immune attacks. Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them ...