Lymph nodes form a network of glands throughout your body. Cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and make them bigger (enlarged). Testicular cancer can spread to the lymph nodes in the back of the ...

When the scrotum swells this significantly, it’s called massive scrotal lymphedema or giant scrotal lymphedema. Lymphatic vessels help drain lymph, the colorless fluid that brings nutrients to your ...

Your retroperitoneal lymph nodes are found in areas near your kidneys. MSK has among the most experienced surgeons in the world for RPLND surgery for both nonseminoma and seminoma. RPLND can cure ...

Retroperitoneal lymph nodes are situated at the back of the abdomen behind the tissues that cover the abdominal wall. These are the nodes to which testicular cancer first spreads. They can only be ...

Surgery to remove the testicle is usually the first treatment for testicular cancer. You might also need surgery to remove lymph nodes at the back of your tummy (abdomen). Find out about the different ...

What are the signs of testicular cancer spreading to lymph nodes? Testicular cancer primarily starts in one testis, but sometimes cancer cells spread from the testicles to nearby lymph nodes ...

CT-scans are the most common imaging tests used for testicular cancer. A CT-scan of the abdomen/pelvis is done to see if any lymph nodes in the retroperitoneal area (stomach area) or pelvis have been ...