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Lymphedema is commonly caused by the removal of or damage to the lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment. The swelling occurs in one of the arms or legs.

Lymph Nodes can Help You Fight Cancer

Lymph Nodes can Help You Fight Cancer

Cancer-fighting cells can be activated by immunotherapy.

Study Shows How Melanoma Readies Lymph Nodes for Tumor Spread

Study Shows How Melanoma Readies Lymph Nodes for Tumor Spread

The melanoma cells release small extracellular packages holding the protein nerve growth factor receptor.

Novel Gene Mutation Identified in Generalized Lymph Node Swelling

Novel Gene Mutation Identified in Generalized Lymph Node Swelling

Genetic mutations in the gene ANGPT2 causes dysfunction of a primary protein that otherwise plays an important role in maintaining lymph health through lymphatic and blood vessel maturation. Identifying the genetic cause helps in better management of the disease.

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Study Shows How Lymph Nodes Help Cancer Cells Spread

Study Shows How Lymph Nodes Help Cancer Cells Spread

Melanoma cells that pass through the lymph nodes were found to pick up a protective coating, allowing them to survive high levels of oxidative stress in the blood and go on to form distant tumors.

Lymph Nodes Better at Predicting Patient Outcomes in Esophageal Cancer

Lymph Nodes Better at Predicting Patient Outcomes in Esophageal Cancer

Studying the response of lymph node to neoadjuvant chemotherapy is a better indicator of patient prognosis in esophageal cancer.

Spectroscopy Found to be Better in Assessing the Risk of Lymphedema

Spectroscopy Found to be Better in Assessing the Risk of Lymphedema

Women participants in the Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) experienced reduced rates of progression to lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.

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Lymph Node Ratio may Predict Survival of Patients with Oral Cavity Cancer

Lymph Node Ratio may Predict Survival of Patients with Oral Cavity Cancer

Lymph node ratio (LNR) may predict the survival of patients with oral cavity cancer, finds a new study.

Anti-inflammatory Drug Shows Promise Against Lymphedema

Anti-inflammatory Drug Shows Promise Against Lymphedema

Ketoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID reversed lymphedema. Ketoprofen restores the health and elasticity of the skin.

Artificial Intelligence Detects Lymphedema Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Artificial Intelligence Detects Lymphedema Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Machine learning, or artificial intelligence, helps detect lymphedema among breast cancer survivors by using real-time symptom reports. This detection tool is made by experts at the New York University.

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Irradiating Chest Lymph Nodes in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Improves Survival

Irradiating Chest Lymph Nodes in Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Improves Survival

In early stage breast cancer patients giving therapy to the lymph nodes located behind the breast bone and above the collar bone improves survival without increasing side effects.

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Castleman Disease (CD) - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Prognosis

Castleman Disease (CD) - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and Prognosis

Castleman disease (CD) is a rare but benign condition in which there is lymph node enlargement. It can either be unicentric (single lymph node group involved), which is the more common type or the less common multicentric type