Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

Immunofluorescence of a lymph node metastasis: CD11B-positive myeloid cells (green), pan-cytokeratin-positive breast cancer cells (red) and collagen I from fibroblastic reticulum cells (blue). 500 µm, ...

Lymphedema, a fluid buildup due to lymphatic system issues, commonly causes swelling in limbs. It often follows cancer ...

Lymphatic drainage is a form of physical therapy that includes gentle massaging and dry brushing. We spoke with experts to ...

The two work together to collect and drain metabolic waste (that is, free radicals, fatty deposits and toxins such as alcohol ...

The image is from a draining lymph node (approximately 2 mm in size) after vaccination. The green cells are stromal cells that line the lymph node sinuses. The lymphatic vessels of the lymph node are ...

Head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) are a group of cancers that affect cells in and around our mouth and nose. With 890,000 new cases and 450,000 deaths annually, HNSCC accounts for roughly ...