Now, a group of experts are questioning the wisdom of lymph node removal in these cases Leaving the nodes intact might help men avoid side effects and boost the effectiveness of cutting-edge ...

A swollen lymph node can be a bit like your body’s version of a red flag: When one of these bean-shaped clusters of immune cells in your neck, armpit, or groin puffs up, it’s typically an indication ...

Among the range of uncomfortable symptoms, swollen lymph nodes tend to spark feelings of dread. They can become quite large, feel tender to the touch, and signal a wide variety of illnesses, from ...

Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumor types. Yet recent research is challenging parts of this long-standing practice. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

Two landmark trials 1,2 evaluating the role of pelvic radiation in intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer have recently been published that should change practice, but it is not clear if the ...

Synergistic effects of the PARP inhibitor olaparib and pharmacological ascorbate in castration-resistant prostate cancer. A phase II trial in progress: Pamiparib, an investigational PARP inhibitor, in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sparing lymph nodes until after immunotherapy treatment may result in improved antitumor immune response among ...

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 ...

Researchers at the Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center in China have designed and tested a nomogram that outperforms the European Association of Urology (EAU) risk classification in identifying ...

Whether you’re experiencing a fever, a sore throat, a headache, or a dry cough, we’ve all asked ourselves the question: is this allergies or something else? More specifically, if the glands around ...