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Lymph System Breast Cancer
The lymph system is a network of organs, lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymph vessels that produce and transport lymph from tissues to the bloodstream. The lymph system is a major component of the body's immune system.
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Lymph is a clear-to-white fluid made of:
- White blood cells, especially lymphocytes, the cells that attack bacteria in the blood
- Fluid from the intestines called chyle, which contains proteins and fats
Lymph nodes are soft, small, round- or bean-shaped structures....
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From Our Experts
Breast Cancer and Your Lymph Nodes
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Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer: More Harm Than Good?
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Detecting Breast Cancer using The Halo system (As seen on Rachael Ray)
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Lymph Node Surgery for Male Breast Cancer
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Types of Breast Cancer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
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Types of Breast Cancer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) and P...
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