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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Bone marrow stem cells may help control inflammatory bowel disease Aug 21, 2008
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 ... "The intestine may be an ideal site for MSC therapy, given its rapid ability to regrow tissue and its extensive local supply of lymph nodes; and the... (EurekAlert!)
100-Mile Ride for Leukemia, Lymphoma Society Is Saturday Aug 20, 2008
Although it starts in the bone marrow, it can spread to the blood, lymph nodes, spleen, liver, central nervous system and other organs. 100-Mile Ride. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
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
based company Micromet, Inc., report in this week's Science that in a 38-person trial designed primarily to determine the safety of their drug blinatumomab (which incorporates the protein), 11 showed significant responses to therapy that included a shrinking of cancerous lymph nodes. Here's how it works: The two-pronged protein is part of a fleet of such antibodies that Micromet calls BiTEs (bispecific T cell engagers), which like to stick to proteins on the surfaces of cancer cells and the... (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. So why do we need this new kind of immunotherapy. (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. However, the remaining. (EurekAlert!)
Grieving friends, family try to make sense of loss Aug 14, 2008
Symptoms include tiring easily and inflamed lymph nodes. While many people can live for years with the form of leukemia without severe symptoms, the disease progresses quickly in others, for whom treatment is recommended. (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 ... Altman and his co-workers found that infecting mice with the Armstrong strain sequesters white blood cells in the lymph nodes, while clone 13 does so less stringently ... His team turned to an experimental drug called FTY720, which prevents white blood cells from... (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)
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. I soon found out there s nothing like a puncture in your port-a-cath and a huge syringe filled with red Adriamycin to change your attitude from negative to positive. (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 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
More extensive breast surgery increased the odds of lymphedema six-fold and having more than 20 cancerous lymph nodes removed increased odds four-fold. Hayes noted that two identified risk factors for arm swelling post-surgery -- insufficient physical activity and not using the affected arm -- "are amenable to interventions and should be investigated for their preventive and therapeutic effects among women after treatment for breast cancer.". (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)
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. (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)
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)
Harsh soaps blamed for allergies Aug 5, 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)
The basics of anthrax Aug 5, 2008
This disease goes after the lymph nodes inside the chest. It may kill lung tissue and spread to the blood or brain, causing meningitis. (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)
Five Breast Cancer Myths Aug 4, 2008
" Of the nearly 200,000 women who will get breast cancer next year, half will be over the age of 61, said Weiss. About 25,000 women will be under the age of 40. It s still a significant number, but when you compare it to the overall number of women who get breast cancer, it s a small percentage, she said. Breast cancer is fatal. Breast cancer is not fatal in and of itself, said Zuckerman. What makes it fatal is if it goes into other parts of the body and gets into the lymph nodes, lungs and... (Fox News)
Diagnocure announces the formation of a new Strategic Advisory Board Aug 4, 2008
"The Previstage(TM) GCC test may improve upon the staging of colorectal cancer that is the major basis for the decision on whether or not chemotherapy is given after surgery to attempt to decrease the likelihood of recurrence. The test appears to detect metastatic tumor in lymph nodes that is not found by the current standard pathologic methods and may identify patients who are at higher risk for recurrence than their pathologic stage indicates." "Molecular tests are proving to be important in... (Canada Newswire)
Actress Christina Applegate being treated for breast cancer Aug 4, 2008
Survival drops to 84% if the cancer spreads to the lymph nodes and to 27% if the cancer spreads to other organs. Contributing: Liz Szabo. (USA Today -- Life)
Cancer Patients Are Not Given Enough Information, Experts Say Aug 4, 2008
3, 2008) Two thirds of cancer patients receive little or no information about the survival benefits of having palliative chemotherapy before making a decision about treatment, according to a study published on the British Medical Journal website. Palliative chemotherapy for patients with advanced cancer has modest survival benefits and there is an expectation in the UK that such patients should be given accurate information so they can give informed consent before starting chemotherapy. (Science Daily)
ANSWERS: Anthrax and the investigation decoded Aug 4, 2008
Spores lodge in the lungs, then move to the lymph nodes. The bacteria release toxins that typically kill within two weeks. (USA Today)
Rep: Bernie Mac Still Alive, Despite Rumors Aug 3, 2008
It was further stated that the pneumonia was not related to Mac's 2005 , an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in organs such as the lungs or lymph nodes. . (People Magazine)
Cervical cancer Aug 2, 2008
The surgery involves removing the lymph nodes and pelvis, the excessive tissue around the cervix, as well as the uterus. There are new developments for women who want to retain their fertility. (Globe and Mail)
Letters from readers Aug 2, 2008
My lump was not only cancer, but it had spread to my lymph nodes. It turned out that I had an aggressive cancer. (Florida Times-Union)
Franklin County Relay for Life steps off Friday Aug 1, 2008
His treatment included 35 units of radiation, three chemotherapy treatments and surgery to remove lymph nodes. Biopsies came back clear. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Mama Giraffe Was Pregnant When She Died Jul 31, 2008
Further tests will be needed to confirm the cause of death, but officials said that the necropsy showed several problems, including enlarged lymph nodes, inflammation within the giraffe's gastrointestinal tract and more than 100 black masses throughout the body. Gezi, who gave birth to a female calf in February, collapsed at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, suffering from cardiac and respiratory arrest. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
SF Zoo Giraffe Pregnant, Had 100 'Black Masses' In Body When Died Jul 31, 2008
The necropsy showed Gezi had enlarged lymph nodes, inflammation within her gastrointestinal tract and more than 100 "suspicious black masses" throughout her body, zoo officials said. They did not elaborate on what the masses might be. (NBC 11, CA)
Gastric Cancer in Japan — Honing Treatment, Seeking Causes Jul 31, 2008
The 523 enrolled patients all had a diagnosis of curable gastric cancer and were randomly assigned to receive either Japan's standard surgical treatment gastrectomy plus extensive removal of regional lymph nodes or the same procedure plus para-aortic nodal dissection. There were no significant differences between the two groups in either overall 5-year survival (around 70% in both groups) or recurrence-free survival (around 63% in both groups). (New England Journal of Medicine)
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Jul 30, 2008
Preclinical Advances - Two presentations were delivered at the American Society of Gene Therapy (ASGT) meeting covering work using the reovirus against mesothelioma, and also to purge lymph nodes of tumor cells. - Another two presentations were delivered at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) covering work using the reovirus in combination with radiation for pediatric sarcomas, and reovirus as a purging agent for autologous stem cell transplants. (PR Newswire)
McCain skin biopsy negative for cancer: clinic Jul 30, 2008
During that surgery, doctors also took out lymph nodes to see if the cancer had spread. The lymph nodes showed no evidence of cancer. (Reuters)
Cancer survivors want to give hope to others Jul 30, 2008
His treatment included 35 units of radiation, three chemotherapy treatments and surgery to remove his lymph nodes. They did biopsies on all those (lymph nodes) and it came back clear, Rabey said ... Almost a year later doctors told him the cancer had spread to his lungs and liver through his lymph nodes. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
6 new West Nile cases reported in Mississippi Jul 29, 2008
Symptoms may include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, a rash, muscle weakness or swollen lymph nodes. West Nile infection can cause encephalitis or meningitis in a small number of people. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Diagnosis a Death Sentence Jul 26, 2008
However, if the cancer has spread to other areas of the body such as the lymph nodes, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or a combination of these treatments may be necessary. Ways to prevent it. (Fox News)
Family Poor Predictor of Breast Cancer Jul 25, 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)
Five Tick Diseases You Should Know About Jul 24, 2008
"Most people don t want to cover themselves with bug spray, and bug repellent with DEET really doesn t work. It does a good job of keeping mosquitoes away. Not ticks, though. Just because it says it on the can, doesn t mean it works. So how do you avoid ticks? Mather s found that covering shirts, shorts (yes, shorts) and shoes, inside and out, with a bug repellent called permethrin does the trick. Last year, Mather and colleagues did a two-day test using 15 volunteers, half with treated... (Fox News)
Conductor James Levine had malignant kidney growth Jul 24, 2008
"Fortunately, because of early detection, it had not spread to the surrounding tissues, blood vessels or lymph nodes. Doctors reported the surgery was completely curative and no further treatment is necessary," Tom Levine said. Surgery is the typical treatment for early stage kidney cancer that has not spread beyond the organ. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
More Cancer Lymph Nodes Analyzed at Specialty Centers Jul 24, 2008
TUESDAY, July 22 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with stomach or pancreatic cancer may have more lymph nodes examined for the spread of cancer if they're treated at designated comprehensive cancer centers or at hospitals that do a high number of cancer surgeries, says a U.S. study. If too few lymph nodes are examined for cancer cells, a patient's cancer may be incorrectly classified, altering prognosis, treatment decisions and eligibility for clinical trials, according to background information in... (MEDLINEplus)
Levine growth malignant, but removed Jul 23, 2008
According to yesterday's statement, Tom Levine, the conductor's brother, reported that doctors "found the growth to be malignant, but it was very small and confined to the central area of [Levine's] right kidney, which was then removed. Fortunately, because of early detection, it had not spread to the surrounding tissues, blood vessels, or lymph nodes. Doctors reported the surgery was completely curative and no further treatment is necessary." Tom Levine also stated that his brother was very... (Boston Globe)
Troubling rise in child melanoma Jul 23, 2008
In her surgery on Tuesday, Goldstein sampled selected lymph nodes from the patient using specialized nuclear-medicine equipment. The procedure means he would not need to remove her lymph nodes for biopsy. (AZCentral -- News)
Checking more lymph nodes linked to cancer patient survival Jul 23, 2008
New research from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine found that cancer patients have more lymph nodes examined for the spread of their disease if they are treated at hospitals performing more cancer surgeries or those designated as comprehensive cancer centers ... If too few lymph nodes are examined for malignant cells, a patient's cancer may be incorrectly classified, which alters the prognosis, treatment decisions and eligibility for clinical trials ... Current guidelines... (EurekAlert!)
