Lymph nodes are
the filters along the lymphatic system. Their job is to filter out
and trap bacteria, viruses, cancer cells, and other unwanted
substances, and to make sure they are safely eliminated from the
body.
IMPORTANCE OF THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM For Health Part 1
"The biology of the lymphatic system is positioned at a unique locus
where the working of the immune system, its pivotal role in
defending against cancer and infectious diseases, and its potential
role in the treatment of autoimmunity uniquely align themselves.
Many diseases will benefit from the advancement of lymphatic
research."
- Robert Burns,
PhD, Director, Office of Technology Licensing
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
The well-being
of every individual depends on the health of the lymphatic system.
Just imagine what that can mean in fighting a broad array of
diseases. With more awareness from the medical and scientific
communities and individuals like you, we can help conquer lymphedema
and related lymphatic disorders, cancer, AIDS, and other illnesses.
There are millions of people worldwide who currently suffer with a
disorder or disease of the lymphatic system. There are also millions
of others who are at risk for lymphatic malfunction such as
individuals who have had surgery, injury, infection, or some other
insult to their lymphatics. This list does not even include the
hundreds of millions suffering from other diseases that would
benefit from advances in lymphatic research and insight.
Mauritania,
Nouakchott
Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Fremantle, Victoria
Sweden, Stockholm
Solomon Islands, Honiara
Spokane, Washington
Malta Valetta
City of Maitland, Australia
Fort Worth Texas USA
Ruwais, United Arab Emirates, Ruwais, UAE