The investigators hypothesized that the use of proton therapy for extended lymph node irradiation of the pelvic and ...

According to a new analysis, PLND does not impact recurrence-free survival but may reduce metastatic spread in intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer. The benefit of PLND is most evident in ...

When the doctors do tests to diagnose cancer, they always check your lymph nodes to see how much it has spread. This information not only helps them figure out how advanced the cancer is but also ...

Whole-pelvic radiation conferred a 67% lower risk of all-cause mortality among patients younger than 65 with unfavorable-risk prostate cancer. Treatment with whole-pelvic radiation therapy (WPRT) may ...

Patients with advanced pathologic stage, a higher number of positive lymph nodes, and positive surgical margins had the highest risks of dying from prostate cancer. Lymph node positive (pN1) prostate ...

Now, a group of experts are questioning the wisdom of lymph node removal in these cases Leaving the nodes intact might help men avoid side effects and boost the effectiveness of cutting-edge ...

This early stage is often detected through routine screenings, such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE), before any symptoms arise. Because the disease is ...

Montell Jordan confirmed his cancer has returned and spread to his lymph nodes nearly a year after prostate removal surgery. Montell Jordan delivered a sobering health update during an appearance on ...