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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: … Information Surgery Overview Retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND) is surgery often used to treat testicular cancer. It is done to remove lymph nodes that may be cancerous from the lower back and pelvis. …
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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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… Lymph Node Removal Surgery (Lymphadenectomy) for Endometrial Cancer On this page: … may be done to examine the pelvic and para-aortic lymph nodes for endometrial cancer cells. Removing and checking the cancerous lymph nodes will let the doctor know the exact stage and grade of …
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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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… tumour. The cancer cells can spread (metastasize) to the lymph nodes and other parts of the body. When is chemotherapy used … receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer with no cancer in the lymph nodes, you may have a gene test. Gene tests, such as …
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… Lymphedema On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is lymphedema? Lymphedema is a collection of fluid that causes … swelling (edema) in the arms and legs. Normally, lymph nodes filter fluid as it flows through them. If the lymph …
