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On Cancer: Meet Gynecologic Cancer Surgeon Carol Brown

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Gynecologic cancer surgeon Carol Brown discusses how doctors and nurses collaborate to care for patients, from diagnosis through lifelong follow-up.

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Submitted by Rose Kerr | Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 10:44 AM.

Is there any significant research going on there for adrenal cancer? I have a sister in stage 4 and it seems that there is no one working on this type of cancer. Do you have any information on this? All we hear is, enjoy the time you have left????

Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 3:02 PM.

Thank you for your comment! We spoke with our adrenal cancer experts, and they would be happy to see your sister. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 800-525-2225. Dr. Diane Reidy says that there are therapies available to palliate and control this type of tumor.

Submitted by Gail Partain | Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 3:51 PM.

Is there anything new for carcinoid tumors? I am currently on Sandostatin LAR.

Submitted by Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 4:42 PM.

Thank you for your comment. New treatments would depend on the location of your tumor, so it would be best for you to contact your physician to discuss this. If you would like to make an appointment with a Memorial Sloan-Kettering physician, please call 800-525-2225.

Submitted by Polly | Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 9:09 PM.

5 years ogo I had stage 1 breast cancer. My Doctor after surgery sent me for a catscan. The test showed I had stag 3c ovarian cancer. I had no clues!.Without that test I am sure that I would not have enjoyed the past 5 years. God bless you.

Submitted by Judith Pagliaroli Willkomm | Saturday, January 12, 2013 - 6:43 PM.

Dr. Carol Brown was my doctor when I was diagnosed with endometrian cancer at age 51. I will be turning 70 on January 14th...I will never forget her support, compassion and expertise through my surgery and recovery. Thank You, Dr. Brown. Judith Willkomm

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adrenal cancer (uh-DREE-nul KAN-ser)

Cancer that forms in the tissues of the adrenal glands (two glands located just above the kidneys). The adrenal glands make hormones that control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important body functions. Adrenal cancer that starts in the outside layer of the adrenal gland is called adrenocortical carcinoma. Adrenal cancer that starts in the center of the adrenal gland is called malignant pheochromocytoma.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

diagnosis (DY-ug-NOH-sis)

The process of identifying a disease, such as cancer, from its signs and symptoms.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

follow-up (FAH-loh-up)

Monitoring a person's health over time after treatment. This includes keeping track of the health of people who participate in a clinical study or clinical trial for a period of time, both during the study and after the study ends.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik)

Having to do with the female reproductive tract (including the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

physician (fih-ZIH-shun)

Medical doctor.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

surgeon (SER-jun)

A doctor who removes or repairs a part of the body by operating on the patient.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

surgery (SER-juh-ree)

A procedure to remove or repair a part of the body or to find out whether disease is present. An operation.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

tumor (TOO-mer)

An abnormal mass of tissue that results when cells divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer), or malignant (cancer). Also called neoplasm.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

will (wil)

A legal document in which a person states what is to be done with his or her property after death, who is to carry out the terms of the will, and who is to care for any minor children.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)