You might have surgery to remove lymph nodes in your tummy (abdomen). These are called the retroperitoneal lymph nodes. This operation is called a retroperitoneal lymph node dissection. This is a ...

A woman diagnosed with stage four cancer has shared the hidden symptoms that were initially dismissed by doctors.

The most common areas affected are the regional lymph nodes near the stomach, particularly those around the liver and diaphragm. 3. Bloodstream: "Cancer cells can enter the bloodstream and travel ...

Cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and make them bigger (enlarged). It is common for testicular cancer to spread to the lymph nodes in the back of the tummy (abdomen). These are called the ...

The retroperitoneal lymph nodes. This surgery is done when a tumor is likely to spread, or already spread, to the lymph nodes in your abdomen. It removes the affected lymph nodes. Your retroperitoneal ...