Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common form of skin cancer that can affect the tongue. At stage 1, it is highly treatable. There may be a visible sore on the tongue, but not always. SCC is the most ...

Lymph node metastasis occurs in "metastatic" lymph nodes, lymph nodes that have been infected by cancer from elsewhere in the body. A part of the immune system, lymph nodes are tiny ovals placed ...

Lymph nodes are located throughout the body. They are small, bean-shaped glands that play a crucial role in the immune system. During an infection, a person may notice swollen lymph nodes. The body ...

New research shows lymph nodes aren’t just cancer bystanders, they’re the command centers fueling immune attacks. Surgically removing them along with tumors may weaken treatment, while preserving them ...

Clare was first diagnosed with base of tongue cancer in 2016 after finding a lump 'the size of a frozen pea' on her neck. She went to the doctors in December 2015 and was referred for further tests, ...