Mammography is the process of using low-energy X-rays (usually around 30 kVp) to examine the human breast for diagnosis and screening.

Discover how allergies can cause swollen lymph nodes, and learn to distinguish between normal immune responses and warning signs that require medical attention.

Allergies can sometimes cause swollen lymph nodes along with other allergy symptoms. They can become large and painful and lead to a sinus infection if left untreated.

Around one in four women with breast cancer undergo an armpit, or axillary, lymph node removal surgery. The surgery is performed if tests show that the cancer has spread from the breast tissue to the ...

A multicentre study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery ...

Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry, but it can ...

An expert explained how sentinel lymph node biopsy has helped surgeons remove fewer lymph nodes, which can reduce lymphedema risk in patients with breast cancer.

Doctors share when to worry about swollen lymph nodes being a sign of cancer, including certain characteristics and coinciding symptoms.

Introduction Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a standard procedure for patients with clinically assessed negative axillary lymph nodes (cN0) during early-stage breast cancer (EBC). However, the ...

Swollen lymph nodes are likely to be caused by infections or a disease that affects your immune system. Find out when to see a doctor.

Removal of armpit lymph nodes can leave many breast cancer patients with lingering lymphedema, a painful and unsightly swelling of the arm.