N1 Single lymph node metastasis, 2 cm or less in greatest dimension N1 Single regional lymph node metastasis in the true pelvis (hypogastric, obturator, external iliac or presacral lymph node) N2 ...
The lymphatic system, or lymphoid system, is part of the circulatory system, and of the immune system. It is made up of a large network of lymphatic vessels, lymphatic or lymphoid organs, and lymphoid ...
Most solid tumours have increased IFP. The reasons for increased tumour IFP include blood-vessel leakiness, lymph-vessel abnormalities, interstitial fibrosis and a contraction of the interstitial ...
Your surgeon may only remove a group of lymph nodes close to the cancer or they may need to remove all the lymph nodes, including those that are around the nerves, blood vessels or muscles. Sometimes, ...
Lung cancer often spreads to the lymph nodes before spreading to other parts of the body. Which groups of lymph nodes are involved, and where these are in relation to the primary (original) tumor, are ...