According to findings from a 63-center international study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, complete lymph node excision may not be essential for improved outcomes in melanoma.

Two months ago, a 36-year-old man had his stomach removed for diffuse adenocarcinoma of the lesser curvature. There was invasion of the lymphatics and 7 positive lymph nodes within 3 cm of the tumor.

Dye is injected into the breast, one to four of the nodes is identified with a probe and removed to see if cancer cells are present. Lymph nodes are small organs, typically ranging from the size of a ...

Predictive Impact of 2-18Fluoro-2-Deoxy-d-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography for Residual Postchemotherapy Masses in Patients With Bulky Seminoma PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the ...

B-cell lymphoma is a cancer that forms in white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells are made by your bone marrow and play an important role in your body's ability to fight infections. These ...

Predictive Impact of 2-18Fluoro-2-Deoxy-d-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography for Residual Postchemotherapy Masses in Patients With Bulky Seminoma PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the ...