Lymphoseek, which is basically a diagnostic imaging agent that doctors use to determine the spread of squamous cell carcinoma in the neck and head region, has received approval from the FDA. Consequently, this will make it easier for doctors to map and identify sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs). Currently, doctors have to carry out invasive surgical procedures such as neck dissection [...]
Earlier this year, Samantha Harris, who is a former 'Dancing With The Stars' host, stunned many of her fans when she broke the news she had breast cancer. Additionally, Samantha revealed to her fans that although she underwent a grueling eight-hour double mastectomy in May, the cancer had already spread to her lymph nodes. She fears this means she may [...]
A lump under the armpit is a good indicator that you have a swollen lymph node. In most cases, lymph nodes swell as they fight bacterial and viral infections. An injury on your hand or a nearby location could cause the lymph nodes under your armpit to swell. Your lymph nodes could also swell if you have paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria [...]
