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Burkitt’s Lymphoma

Burkitt’s lymphoma is a rare type of non-hodgkin’s lymphoma that commonly affects children. It usually begins in the abdominal region.

New Tracer Safely, Effectively Maps Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients

New Tracer Safely, Effectively Maps Sentinel Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients

The effectiveness and safety of a new SLN radiotracer, Tc-99m-rituximab, which is well retained by SLNs has been demonstrated by a new study.

Everolimus Combined With R-CHOP Safe for Treating Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

Everolimus Combined With R-CHOP Safe for Treating Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma

The encouraging outcome, along with the worldwide availability of everolimus, make it potentially applicable to the large population of DLBCL patients.

Stress Remodels Lymphatic System and Promotes Cancer Metastasis

Stress Remodels Lymphatic System and Promotes Cancer Metastasis

Chronic stress induces stable changes in lymphatic architecture and increases lymphogenic tumor cell dissemination leading to increased lymph node metastasis.

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Targeted Axillary Dissection of Lymph Nodes in Node-Positive Breast Cancer

Targeted Axillary Dissection of Lymph Nodes in Node-Positive Breast Cancer

A new procedure developed by surgeons at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center improves the staging accuracy in node-positive breast cancer.

‘Super Natural Killer Cells’ Destroy Cancer In Lymph Nodes

‘Super Natural Killer Cells’ Destroy Cancer In Lymph Nodes

Injecting liposomes armed with TRAIL (Tumor necrosis factor Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand) that attach to natural killer cells in the lymph nodes destroyed cancer cells.

No Need for Extensive Lymph Node Surgery in Some Patients With Melanoma

No Need for Extensive Lymph Node Surgery in Some Patients With Melanoma

Surgery to remove entire groups of lymph nodes can be risky, and side effects may include infection, nerve damage and lymphedema.

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Lymph Nodes Expand During Disease

Lymph Nodes Expand During Disease

Specialized immune cells that patrol the body to spot infections, also trigger the expansion of immune organs called lymph nodes, discovered scientists.

Dangerous Sepsis in Animal Models Controlled With Treatment With Lymph Node Cells

Dangerous Sepsis in Animal Models Controlled With Treatment With Lymph Node Cells

Severe cases of sepsis may be halted by an immune-regulating cell present in lymph nodes. Sepsis is an out-of-control inflammatory response that can lead to organ failure and death.

Racial Differences in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Women With Breast Cancer

Racial Differences in Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Women With Breast Cancer

The rates of increase in black women using sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) to stage early breast cancer is slower than white women, during 2002 to 2007.

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Radiotherapy After Mastectomy to Help Women With Breast Cancer in a Few Lymph Nodes

Radiotherapy After Mastectomy to Help Women With Breast Cancer in a Few Lymph Nodes

Having a radiotherapy treatment after mastectomy may help women whose breast cancer has spread to just a few lymph nodes, a new study found

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Burkitt's Lymphoma - Glossary

Burkitt's Lymphoma - Glossary

The exact meaning of the medical terminology, 'Burkitt's Lymphoma' - A type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that most often occurs in young people between the ages of 12 and 30. The disease usually causes a rapidly growing tumor in the abdomen, is clearly ...

Malaria Parasite can Cause Severe Lymphatic Cancer

Malaria Parasite can Cause Severe Lymphatic Cancer

Researchers have found that a cancer of the lymphatic system, Burkitt's lymphoma, can be initiated by CIDR1, a protein produced by a malaria parasite.

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

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