West Nile disease spreads Aug 28, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. People infected so far this year range in age from 15 to 78. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008
Stanford scientists are using tobacco plants to grow antibodies against the cells that cause follicular B-cell lymphoma, a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the BBC ... Studies have linked rheumatoid arthritis itself to a higher risk of lymphoma, but that cancer has not been connected to Crohn's disease ... According to the , a consumer advocacy organization, data from the FDA in 2004 showed that lymphoma was six times more common in Remicaide users than in the general population. (USA Today -- Money)
West Nile virus kills Carle Place man, 75 Aug 28, 2008
SYMPTOMS Fever, headache, body aches, a skin rash and swollen lymph glands. Signs of severe infection, which can lead to West Nile encephalitis or meningitis, include high fever, muscle weakness, stupor and disorientation. (Newsday)
Jade Goody: Think of your kids, says cancer mum Aug 27, 2008
You might not have the same treatment as me - I thought I was going to have a hysterectomy at first but then they discovered that, as well as the 5cm tumour, the cancer had spread to some of my lymph nodes and my stomach. So instead, I was told I'd have six cycles of chemo, involving one week of treatment at Velindre Hospital, near Cardiff, then two weeks off. (Mirror.co.uk)
Human case of West Nile reported in Indiana Aug 27, 2008
According to state officials symptoms that can appear three to 15 days after a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, include fever, headaches, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash. Severe cases in humans include encephalitis or meningitis and death. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
CT Boy Scout Diagnosed With Bubonic Plague Aug 27, 2008
The teen's symptoms included fever, malaise and a large swelling on the left side of his neck in the lymph node and parotid gland, he said ... Bubonic plague causes swelling of the lymph glands along with fever, headache and exhaustion. (Fox News)
In poor health: No money for meds Aug 27, 2008
Raymond Newell of Pearl takes a number of medications for sarcoidosis, a lymph node disease. Newell tries to save money by halving the dosage and taking medicine every other day instead of as prescribed. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Where the rain falls, mosquitoes will follow Aug 27, 2008
West Nile Virus symptoms include, in mild infections, fever, headache and body aches, which are often accompanied by a skin rash and swollen lymph nodes. More severe infections are less common. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Research examines variations of rare lung disease Aug 27, 2008
CINCINNATI - Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is a rare but serious lung disease that may cause severe respiratory symptoms in patients ... LAM occurs when an unusual type of cell begins to grow out of control and spread to restricted areas in the body, including the lungs, kidneys, lymph nodes and vessels. (EurekAlert!)
DiagnoCure receives approval from the U.S. regulatory authorities and launches its Previstage(TM) GCC Colorectal Cancer Staging Test Aug 26, 2008
Current standard of care requires that pathologists microscopically examine a thin slice of tissue from the lymph nodes harvested during the patient's surgery to see if cancer has spread. Currently, up to 25 - 30 percent of patients with no pathologically-positive lymph nodes (stage I and II cancers) later develop recurrent disease, presumably through occult metastases that have escaped detection. (Canada Newswire)
Cancer slows UConn coach Calhoun but doesn't stop him Aug 26, 2008
A portion of his salivary gland and 37 lymph nodes that were found to be cancer-free also were removed. Calhoun, 66, lost about 20 pounds and a little hair behind his right ear. (USA Today -- Sports)
West Nile virus reaching peak of season now Aug 26, 2008
Up to 20 percent of the people who become infected have symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and sometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though some people have become sick for several weeks. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
The truth about cervical cancer Aug 25, 2008
"In surgery, we remove the lymph nodes, uterus, some tissues and sometimes even some parts of the vagina," adds Dr Batla. In Western countries, the cases of cervical cancer have come down due to the active awareness, vaccine and pap screenings which detect the cancer at a very early stage. (India Times, India)
More of this story Aug 24, 2008
On Jan. 10, Angela had surgery to remove a center portion of her tongue and nearby lymph nodes. Angela endured 42 radiation treatments in eight weeks, receiving chemotherapy every three weeks, losing her hair and 187 pounds after treatment. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Christina Applegate shows us how to be strong Aug 24, 2008
I have not yet undergone genetic testing, and will not know whether chemo has killed the remaining invasive cancer cells in my right breast or the bad cells in my lymph nodes until several months from now. One can only pray that with good science and faith, the correct decisions are made. (New Haven Register, CT)
'Cutting By Color': More Precise Cancer Surgery Aug 24, 2008
In preliminary studies, Frangioni and colleagues used the FLARE to successfully visualize organs and body fluids of mice and map the lymph nodes of pigs, all in real-time. The first human clinical trials, expected to begin this summer, involve mapping the lymph nodes of a small group of patients with breast cancer ... Photo of a pig's hind leg viewed after injection with near-infrared contrast agents and imaging with near-infrared light to highlight lymph flow. (Science Daily)
Behind the screen Aug 23, 2008
" An Australian audit published last year by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons revealed too many women with DCIS were having operations on the lymph nodes in their armpits - which can result in swelling and restricted movement - without good evidence the procedures were warranted. For those women, it can be argued that screening mammograms intended to protect their health led directly to excessive surgical treatment, although others may benefit from having more minimal lumpectomy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wyoming officials confirm fifth case of plague found in mountain lions Aug 23, 2008
If your cat develops a fever and has swollen lymph nodes, it is time to call a veterinarian. Comments. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Poker run, benefit to help man fighting cancer Aug 23, 2008
Since then, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy for a tumor on the back of his tongue and a lymph node on his neck have used up almost all of his savings. A 17-year Navy veteran, Sanders left the service as a chief hospital corpsman. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Stem Cell Marker For Aggressive Bowel Cancer Aug 23, 2008
In stages one and two, the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes and is still local to the original site, so patients normally have surgery to remove the cancer from that part of the bowel. Patients don't as a rule have chemotherapy for these early stages because they are usually elderly and frail and it could do more harm than good. (Medical News Today)
First case of West Nile virus detected in Jefferson County Aug 23, 2008
They include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph glands and a skin rash on the chest, stomach or back. Serious symptoms include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis. (AL.com)
Christina Applegate's Mastectomy: FAQ Aug 22, 2008
One of the side effects of breast cancer treatment when lymph nodes are removed or scarred is lymphedema. It causes painful swelling in the arm near the affected breast. (WebMD)
West Nile case is suspected Aug 22, 2008
Mosquitoes that have bitten infected birds can then transmit the disease -- which can spur fever, headaches, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash -- to humans. More severe cases also can include encephalitis or meningitis, and death. (Indianapolis Star)
Sniffing out cancer Aug 21, 2008
Leffell said the concept might also be more significant if it applied to melanoma, a less common but far more deadly form of skin cancer that is very treatable when detected before it spreads to the lymph nodes. In fact, scientists at Monell will soon begin studying patients to develop an odor profile for melanoma. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Stem Cell Indicator For Bowel Cancer Should Lead To Better Survival Rates Aug 21, 2008
In the two earlier stages, before the cancer involves the lymph nodes, patients normally have an operation to remove the cancer from the bowel. They are rarely given chemotherapy in addition to the surgery. (Science Daily)
Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery Aug 21, 2008
In preliminary trials, the researchers used FLARE to visualize organs and body fluids of mice and map the lymph nodes of pigs, all in real time. The first human clinical trials, which may begin this summer, will involve mapping the lymph nodes of breast cancer patients. (MEDLINEplus)
West Nile Virus advisory in effect Aug 21, 2008
Some people infected with WNV develop swollen lymph glands or a skin rash on the chest, stomach, and back. The virus can be contracted by people of all ages, but those over 50 are considered by health experts to be at higher risk for severe infection. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Bone marrow stem cells may help control inflammatory bowel disease Aug 21, 2008
Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system loses control over lymphocytes (white blood cells) that attack an individual's own tissues ... Analysis of the animal's lymph nodes revealed that MSC treatment produced a significant reduction in inflammation ... Surprisingly, cell-tracking studies indicated that the MSCs which were administered by infusion into the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity moved into abdominal lymph nodes rather than to the intestine itself. (EurekAlert!)
100-Mile Ride for Leukemia, Lymphoma Society Is Saturday Aug 20, 2008
Over the past four years, Amy and Dan Feddersen have spearheaded trivia nights and other events to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society ... Funds raised will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and its Light up the Night event slated for Sept. 12 in Forest Park ... Over the years they have held several events and raised over $60,000 and needed awareness for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Key Cancer Tests Can Be Done At Home Aug 19, 2008
"You can also do up and down and up and down. (Then) look in the mirror. Sometimes the nipple might retract (or) you could see dimpling. There's one cancer -- inflammatory breast cancer -- that can show up like a rash. Check under armpits with the pads of your fingers for lymph checks.". Vokoun said every woman's breasts have lumps. (Click2Houston, TX)
Medical opinion: Sometimes no treatment is the best treatment Aug 18, 2008
These can progress to pain and increasing difficulty hearing and, if not treated, can advance and spread to adjacent structures, causing painful swelling of face, neck lymph nodes and also fever and discharge. In the early stages, the infection can be managed by drying the ears and using over-the-counter eardrops containing 70 percent ethyl alcohol or simple homemade mixture of equal parts of vinegar and alcohol. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Antibody Drug Unleashes Tumor-Killer T Cells Aug 16, 2008
The technology is only in early human clinical trials, but if it proves effective, this new antibody a protein employed by the immune system to ferret out foreign invaders could offer way to stop non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, a type of cancer, in its tracks. More than 65,000 Americans have been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma thus far in 2008, , and nearly 20,000 have died from it ... based company Micromet, Inc., report in this week's Science that in a 38-person trial designed primarily to... (Scientific American)
Cancer and immunotherapy Q and A Aug 16, 2008
One 52-year-old man, who was suffering from advanced skin cancer that had spread to his lymph nodes and one lung, was free of tumours eight weeks of treatment ... This particular antibody, called blinatumomab, is expected to not only work in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma but also in aggressive leukaemia and lymphoma too ... Aside from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, phase one and two clinical trials of the BiTE antibodies are now under way in Europe, including on patients with... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Prototype test for predicting clinical outcome for melanoma patients Aug 15, 2008
More than 70% of patients with Stage III melanoma melanoma that has spread to the lymph nodes will typically have a rapid time to progression (TTP) to Stage IV melanoma, and pass away within five years of their diagnosis ... The joint Australian/New Zealand team used microarrays to measure the expression of more than 30,000 genes in lymph node sections taken from 29 patients with Stage III melanoma. (EurekAlert!)
Grieving friends, family try to make sense of loss Aug 14, 2008
Robert Gregory was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in December 2001, four years after they married, according to his wife's blog. The disease is one of four main types of leukemia and typically strikes people over 50, according to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ... Symptoms include tiring easily and inflamed lymph nodes. (Boston Globe)
MS drug may work against viral infection: study Aug 14, 2008
FTY720 among other things traps white blood cells -- key soldiers in the immune system's fight against infections -- in the lymph nodes, Altman said. With viral infections, the lymph nodes are where the immune response can get primed and started, Altman said ... Some viruses replicate themselves at high levels in lymph nodes, including the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS.. (Scientific American)
Trapping White Blood Cells Proves Novel Strategy Against Chronic Viral Infections Aug 14, 2008
But preventing white blood cells' circulation by trapping them in the lymph nodes can help mice get rid of a chronic viral infection, researchers at Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Emory Vaccine Center have found ... Standard black laboratory mice can fight off infection by the Armstrong strain of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), but are vulnerable to chronic infection by a variant called clone 13 ... Altman and his co-workers found that infecting mice with the... (Science Daily)
Experimental Chemotherapy Regimen Shows Promise In Treating Advanced Lung Cancer Aug 14, 2008
11, 2006) Patients with lung cancer that has spread to mediastinal lymph nodes -- located between the chest, breastbone and spine -- who receive radiation after surgery and chemotherapy live twice as long as. (June 23, 2004) Oncologists at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, are studying what they believe may be the wave of the future for treating patients with advanced stage lung cancer: individualized targeted. (Science Daily)
Targeted Radiation Therapy Can Control Limited Cancer Spread Aug 14, 2008
11, 2006) Patients with lung cancer that has spread to mediastinal lymph nodes -- located between the chest, breastbone and spine -- who receive radiation after surgery and chemotherapy live twice as long as. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Harsh soaps blamed for allergies Aug 14, 2008
The Langerhans cells then move from the skin to the local lymph nodes of the immune system, and induce an allergic response. Professor Callard said: "Despite its popularity over the past 20 years there is very little supporting evidence for the "hygiene hypothesis". "In contrast, there is mounting evidence from both studies of rare genetic conditions and our lab work to support an important role for abnormalities in the outer protective layer of the skin in allowing allergic sensitization. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Breast cancer recurrence low after 5 years Aug 13, 2008
The cancer returned in 11 percent of women treated for stage II disease; the tumor may have been larger or spread to underarm lymph nodes. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Media mentions of Bernie Mac and sarcoidosis inspire a Q&A about the medical condition Aug 13, 2008
These cells often grow in clumps in tissue in the lungs, lymph nodes, eyes and skin but can affect any organ in the body. The clumps can interfere with organ function. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Miss. sees West Nile spike Aug 12, 2008
Symptoms of West Nile can include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. In some cases, infection can lead to encephalitis or meningitis, which can lead to paralysis, coma and possibly death. (Jackson Clarion Ledger)
Dairy Twist hosts fundraiser Saturday to honor cancer victim Aug 11, 2008
Paul had Hodgkin s lymphoma, which is when cancerous cells attack the lymph nodes in the body. Doctors told the family that without a bone marrow transplant, Paul would die. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Living with breast cancer: Register editor begins trek to recovery with positive attitude Aug 10, 2008
After weeks of trying to figure out whether to have a second surgery first or go in for systemic treatment, the doctors insisted I stop procrastinating and start chemo to fight off any cancer cells that remained in my body, and the cancer discovered in my lymph nodes ... After chemo ends I get eight rounds over 16 weeks I will have a lymph node dissection, because one lymph node has tested positive for cancer. (New Haven Register, CT)
Carle offers new services at business park facility Aug 9, 2008
Therapy Services also offers lymphedema therapy to combat swelling following damage to the lymphatic system from cancer treatments or injury or surgery involving lymph nodes. Our job is to get people back to living, said Fadale. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Breast cancer doesn't spare the world's famous Aug 9, 2008
Part of her left breast and two lymph nodes were removed and breast reconstruction begun. "I was not prepared for all the pain," she says. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
West Nile found in Reading Aug 9, 2008
While approximately 80 percent of people infected with the disease don t show symptoms, about 20 percent can, according to the MDPH. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and occasionally swollen lymph glands. Ramdin wasn t immediately available for comment. (Reading Advocate, MA)
West Nile virus cases surface around Western Slope Aug 9, 2008
According to Fight the Bite Colorado, most infections are mild and symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, and occasionally include skin rashes and swollen lymph nodes. For further information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, call the Colorado West Nile virus hotline at 1(877) 462-2911 or visit the Web site. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Arm Swelling After Breast Cancer Surgery Common Aug 9, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Following surgery for breast cancer, many women will experience arm swelling - a bothersome condition doctors refer to as lymphedema. Lymphedema is a public health issue "deserving greater attention," doctors from Australia wrote in a recently published paper ... Roughly 60 percent of these women had fleeting symptoms, whereby the lymphedema dissipated with or without treatment. (MEDLINEplus)
Rule change puts different spin on a dying art Aug 8, 2008
Bender had cancer of the tonsils, which spread to his lymph nodes. He underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatment. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
HIV Expert Says 1 Step Down, 2 More To Go In Quest To Cure AIDS Aug 8, 2008
The CD4s concentrate in the lymph nodes and spleen. Siliciano suggests that other as yet unverified viral pools could exist, citing previous studies at Johns Hopkins that, in 2006, identified adult stem cells and progenitor cells as potential hideaways for HIV.. (Science Daily)
West Nile threat renewed Aug 7, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Tularemia in Iron County Aug 6, 2008
Symptoms include fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, and skin ulcerat the wound site. Tularemia is a treatable infection with the correct antibiotics. (KCSG)
Fourth Ground Squirrel Tests Positive For Plague Aug 6, 2008
Symptoms include a sudden onset of fever, chills and tender swollen lymph nodes. Do not touch sick or dead animals; please report them to Vector Control. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Officials Investigate Cat With Bubonic Plague Aug 6, 2008
A common symptom of the plague is painful and swollen lymph nodes in the groin, armpit or neck. Copyright 2008 by. (7 KETV Omaha)
U of M study shows why treatment isn't effective for HIV Aug 6, 2008
Once a person is infected with the virus, fibrosis, or scarring, occurs in the lymph nodes the home of T cells that fight infection. And once fibrosis occurs, T cells can't repopulate the lymph nodes when HIV therapy begins, said Timothy Schacker, M.D., professor of medicine and principal investigator on the study ... "Importantly, we discovered that this fibrosis occurs more rapidly and to a greater extent in the portion of the gut the largest lymphatic tissue in the body containing the T... (EurekAlert!)
Bernie Mac had it: what is sarcoidosis? Aug 5, 2008
Sarcoidosis is an immune system disorder that can make it hard to breathe, inflame lymph nodes in the neck and the chest, and cause bumps and ulcers to break out on peoples skin. Most cases are mild, but those that are severe can cause serious scarring in the lungs, a complication that occurs in 20 to 25 percent of patients. (Chicago Tribune)
Three Types of Tuberculosis Infecti... Aug 5, 2008
The spread of the disease within the body may result if infected macrophages moving through the blood and lymph transport the bacteria to other sites. Once infected, symptoms of disseminated TB relate to the locations infected. (Suite101.com)
Christina Applegate's Breast Cancer: FAQ Aug 5, 2008
I would call an early stage something that we call stage 1, which means that the tumor is less than 2 centimeters and the lymph nodes are negative [contain no cancer ... One of the side effects of breast cancer treatment when lymph nodes are removed or scarred is lymphedema. (WebMD)
Recovering Rush seeks care for all Aug 5, 2008
The surgery required cutting into Rush's face, where a tumor in his saliva gland was hidden beneath his lymph node and his facial nerve, which controls facial movement. During Rush's battle with cancer, there was speculation that Ald. (Chicago Tribune)
West Nile Virus found in Cache Valley Aug 5, 2008
Symptoms of the fever include headache, tiredness and body aches, sometimes with a skin rash and swollen lymph glands, the CDC states. More severe cases of the virus that affect the nervous system such as West Nile encephalitis and meningitis can result in a high fever, coma, muscle weakness and paralysis. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
The basics of anthrax Aug 5, 2008
This disease goes after the lymph nodes inside the chest ... Other symptoms may include lesions and soreness in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swelling in the neck and regional lymph glands. (CNN -- Health)
Bernie Mac Hospitalized But 'Still Alive,' Rep Insists Aug 5, 2008
In recent years, Mac (real name: Bernard Jeffery McCullough) has battled an inflammatory lung disease known as sarcoidosis which causes inflammation in the lungs, lymph nodes and other organs. It has been in remission since 2005. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Letters from readers Aug 5, 2008
I was further diagnosed and treated by an excellent surgeon and cancer specialists for an aggressive cancer, which had already spread to my lymph nodes. If I had waited for my next annual check up, it is doubtful I would have been around to write this letter. (Florida Times-Union)
