August 13, 2009 (Toronto, Ontario) — When papillary thyroid cancer returns, it is often in the form of metastases to the neck lymph nodes and is usually treated with surgery. But these patients have ...

The signs that thyroid cancer has spread can vary depending on where in the body it has traveled to. Thyroid cancers often spread to the nearby lymph nodes and the lungs, bone, brain, and liver. For ...

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 ...

For years, it has been a mainstay of treatment to stop the spread of many cancers. But is the removal of lymph nodes – tiny, bean-shaped nodules that filter waste and bacteria – really the best way to ...

The lymphatic system, made up of lymphoid tissues known as nodes and vessels, is part of the human immune system. It is involved in protecting the body against infection, by delivering immune cells, ...

Cancer treatment routinely involves taking out lymph nodes near the tumor in case they contain metastatic cancer cells. But new findings from a clinical trial by researchers at UC San Francisco and ...

Breast cancer survivors must remain vigilant for recurrence signs, which can manifest locally, regionally, or distantly. New ...

Thyroid cancer is often a highly treatable disease. Most cases are detected in early stages and have excellent outcomes.