This study is led by Dr. Ruifu Yang, Dr. Zongmin Du (State Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Biosecurity, Beijing Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology) and Dr. Fan Bai (Biomedical Pioneering ...

The popliteal lymph nodes lie in the tissues behind a person’s knee. Infections and autoimmune conditions can cause them to swell. It is rare for cancer to affect the popliteal lymph nodes. According ...

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 ...

Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the chest cavity. It is a symptom of various conditions and can be benign or malignant. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is a condition ...

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 ...