Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body fight infection and filter harmful substances. Lymph nodes are present ...

The lymph nodes in your neck and other parts of your body can be swollen for years, but this does not always mean it is a sign of cancer. You might have a common cold, throat infection, or another ...

Removing lymph nodes during cancer surgery has saved countless lives in many tumour types. Yet recent research is challenging parts of this long-standing practice. Imagine your body’s immune defences ...

The analysis of 11,427 Veterans Administration (VA) hospital patients with multiple myeloma (MM) reveals that lymphopenia affects 53% of patients at diagnosis. The median overall survival was 2.7 ...