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- Swollen Lymph Nodes: What Causes Them and How to Get Rid of ThemSmall, swollen lumps in the neck, groin, and armpits are frequently swollen lymph nodes. These small bumps are typically caused by a minor infection but can occasionally indicate a serious underlying illness.
- Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes/Lumps in the ArmpitFound a lump in your armpit and need to know what it is? Keep reading to learn five common causes of swollen lymph nodes/lumps in the armpit.
Cat Scratch Disease Can Bring Some Discomfort to Family MembersIf you are close with your cat, it can be easy to get accidentally scratched or even bitten. Sometimes though unforeseen wounds on you can get infected and cause a lot of pain.
Cancer Awareness and the Stages in Your DogCancer is a horrible disease and affects everyone. When it comes to the pets, you need to know the signs, symptoms and stages in order to provide the best possible care for a longer healthier life . . .
Breast Cancer Surgery Has No Benefit on Some WomenNew U.S. study reveals that removing lymph nodes does nothing to affect survival rate from breast cancer.- Cancer in the Lymph NodesArticle describes the three different types of cancer that can occur in the lymph nodes.
- Causes and Symptoms of Swollen Lymph NodesArticle describes the most common causes and symptoms of swollen lymph nodes and their relationship to infection and cancer.
Lymphoma in DogsWhen your dog is diagnosed with lymphoma, a malignant cancer, what can you do?- When Sore Throat Swollen Glands, Lymph Nodes in the Neck Need Antibiotic TherapyIf you suffer from sore throat swollen glands and swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, here is what you need to know about treatment and antibiotic therapy.
- Could the Lump in Your Armpit Lymph Nodes Really Be Harmless?Tumors in the lymph nodes of the armpit can be deadly, but these lumps can also be harmless. Understanding the difference in a fatty tumor and more serious conditions can help put the patient's mind at ease.
- Causes of Swollen Lymph NodesThere are many reasons for why a person may have swollen lymph nodes. My article explores a few reasons.
- Submandibular Lymphadenopathy and Other Types of Lymph and Neck MassesThe location, size, duration and medical history of the patient has to be taken in consideration when a patient has a mass of any kind. Supple masses in the lymph nodes are usually benign however hard are cause for concern.
Help for Your Dog Through the Stages of CancerYou love your dog as a family member and to get news that he is affected by cancer can be devastating. Do not give up. He depends on you. Work with your vet to give your dog the best possible quality of life.- Lymphadenitis Now WhatLymphadenitis is a common condition of infections of the lymph nodes
- Surviving Cancer the Second TimeThis is my journey when I was diagnosed and treated for Hodgkin's Lymphoma a second time. This is my story on how the disease was diagnosed, and how I was treated.
- The Lymphadenopathy of Lymph NodesLocalized, generalized, and persistent generalized Lymphadenopathies are diseases of swollen or enlarged lymph nodes that may be caused by infections, malignancies, or auto-immune diseases.
- Results of Lymphogranuloma Venereum's Attack on Lymph NodesLymphogranuloma Venereum is a sexually transmitted disease that attacks lymph nodes causing lasting chronic infections of the lymphatic system.
- Melanoma Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Technique Eliminates Second SurgeryA second surgery for sentinel lymph node removal, if you've just been diagnosed with melanoma, may not be necessary, if your doctor knows about the MCW Melanoma Cocktail.
- Lymphedema Straight Talk (Volumn 1 / Number 3: Lymph Node Dissections and How They Can Affect Lymphedema)A Series dedicated to all things Lymphedema.
- The Symptoms of MonoIf you think you may have mono you should consult a medical expert. Here are some of the symptoms of mono.
- Hodgkin's Disease: Malignant Tumor of Lymphatic TissueIn recent times there has been considerable improvement in the outlook of people suffering from this malignant tumor of the lymph glands, thanks to a combination of x-ray and drug therapy.
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Breast Cancer Patients: Surgery ImplicationsFor women who require breast surgery, physicians may opt to perform lymphatic mapping which is no longer necessary with advances in care.
- Hospitals Check Lymph Nodes After Colon Cancer Surgery UnnecessarilyMany hospitals check 12 or more lymph nodes for signs of cancer as a way to conduct quality control on the colon cancer treatment given patients. Researchers have said that this is unnecessary and not an accurate reflection of quality treatment.
- Sentinel Lymph Node Surgery: Malignancy Related SurgeryIf you are about to undergo surgery to remove a malignant tumor, there is a possibility your surgeon may perform a sentinel lymph node surgery.
- Prostate Cancer & the Importance of Lymph Node BiopsyOffering an overview of a lymph node biopsy recovery and the impact on diagnosing and treating prostate cancer.
FDA Approves First Molecular-Based Lab Test for the Spread of Breast CancerThe rapid results of the BLN Assay test are available while patients are on the operating table, providing a way for some women to avoid a second operation.- Hodgkin's DiseaseCancer effects a lot of people, but there are so many different types. It's hard to understand each type, this article discusses Hodgkin's Disease.
- Your Lymph NodesYour lymphatic system is designed to trap foreign invaders like bacteria in filters called lymph nodes, where they are eliminated from your system.
Sentinel Node Biopsy: Better Detection for Early MicrometastisisA Sentinel Node biopsy is a fairly new technique that allows patients to undergo a less invasive surgical procedure in comparison to what was the standard lymph node dissection.- What is Cutaneous Leishmaniasis?Sandfly bites can spread a parasitic disease called leishmaniasis.
- A Price Too DearThis is a short poem about a woman who must suffer a death due to Breast Cancer. She has a family like the rest of us, but she must leave them behind. This poem is intended to help women understand the importance of yearly mammograms.
Protect Your Horse from Strangles InfectionStrangles is an ancient disease with the first recorded report in 1251. It is caused by the bacteria Streptococcus Equi and is one of the most commonly diagnosed infectious diseases of horses in the world.
Doctors Aren't Always Right (1)Trust your own body.
How to Treat the Common ColdEverybody gets colds. Whatever is going around in March 2011 is terrible. People will want to know how to treat the common cold or the creeping crud without having to suffer.- Odd RecurrenceCan one side of a person's body be more prone to illness and disease than the other?
- How to Tell If a Burn is InfectedArticle describes the four keys to determine if a burn has become infected. Infection is not uncommon following a serious burn.
- My Story: Part 21 month full of doctor visits before I get admitted to a hospital.
- Causes of High FeversThere are several reasons for a person running a high fever, some of which can be serious.
- How Intestinal Lymphangiectasia Affects Lymph VesselsLymphangiectasia, a rare chronic disease characterized by lymphatic vessel dilation and protein loss, may be caused by congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, in which lymph vessels become enlarged or obstructed.
- Why Lymphangitis and Blood Posioning May Be RelatedInflammation of the lymphatic channels can lead to Lymphangitis, but is it blood posioning?
