When it comes to cancer, the general idea is less is more. The fewer tumor and malignant cells that are left behind by treatment, the greater the chances of surviving the disease. Now a groundbreaking ...

For women with higher-risk breast cancer, 3 days of radiotherapy might enhance the immune response to checkpoint inhibitors.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A new study finds many women with early breast cancer do not need a painful procedure that has long been routine: removal of ...

The rising incidence of cancer worldwide has led to an increasing number of surgeries that involve the removal of lymph nodes ...

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

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 ...

Dr. Stephen Edge answers the question: 'How to Detect Spread to Lymph Nodes?' — -- Question: What are the methods used to investigate whether breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes? Answer: ...

Sentinel lymph node (SLN) resection has been advocated as an option to reduce morbidity for women undergoing surgery for breast cancer. When the sentinel node is negative for breast cancer, SLN ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The last time you visited your doctor for a sore throat, they may have felt for potential inflammation in your neck. That’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. palau83/Getty Images A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped ...

Swollen lymph nodes in your neck, armpit, head, and other parts of the body often occur when your body is fighting an ...