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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 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 …
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… Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema Actionset Overview If you have had lymph nodes removed or have had radiation as part of cancer … . Learn how we develop our content . Media gallery Lymph Nodes … Actionset Overview If you have had lymph nodes …
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… . This is the removal of the whole breast and the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph nodes). Radical mastectomy. This is the removal of the …
