When it comes to cancer, the general idea is less is more. The fewer tumor and malignant cells that are left behind by treatment, the greater the chances of surviving the disease. Now a groundbreaking ...

Obesity does not reduce the ability of ultrasound scans to detect breast cancer in underarm lymph nodes, a new study reveals. Obesity can make physical examination of lymph nodes more difficult and ...

Dr. Stephen Edge answers the question: 'How to Detect Spread to Lymph Nodes?' — -- Question: What are the methods used to investigate whether breast cancer has spread to the lymph nodes? Answer: ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. A new study finds many women with early breast cancer do not need a painful procedure that has long been routine: removal of ...

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...

Behind every pink ribbon this October, millions are struggling with pain and disability from a disease that rarely makes ...

Breast cancer remains one of the most common health challenges for women in India, but early detection has significantly ...

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and as diagnoses among women under 50 continue to rise by about 1.5% each year, one local mother is sharing her story to highlight the life-saving power of ...