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We’ve led the way in developing an innovative approach to safely delivering high doses of radiation to parts of the body affected by mesothelioma.
… In addition to innovations we’ve made in safely delivering radiation therapy, Memorial Sloan Kettering often has radiation-related clinical trials open for enrollment to people with mesothelioma. The radiation approach we recommend for you depends on what type of mesothelioma you have. Radiation Therapy
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The most common sign of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Learn more about what to look for and other symptoms that may be present.
… Blood in the urine (hematuria) is the most common sign of bladder cancer. This is a warning sign of bladder cancer for all genders, and for non-muscle invasive (NMIBC) and invasive bladder cancer. Muscle invasive bladder cancer means the cancer is in the muscle of the bladder. Most bladder cancer is
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Learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s approach to diagnosing bladder cancer.
… Before you start treatment, your doctor first will get a clear understanding of the cause of your symptoms. To make their diagnosis, MSK experts learn about your medical history and overall health. They will give you a thorough exam and diagnostic tests, such as: Cystoscopy and Transurethral Resection
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There are many drugs that doctors can use against soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about commonly used drugs as well as promising new approaches.
… There are many drugs that doctors can use against soft tissue sarcoma. The most commonly used chemotherapy drugs include: doxorubicin liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil®) gemcitabine (Gemzar®) and docetaxel (Docefrez®, Taxotere®) ifosfamide (Ifex®) dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome®) eribulin (Halaven®) trabectedin (
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Our team of doctors and specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our pediatric blood disorder experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… The multidisciplinary and multilingual pediatric blood and immune disorders team at MSK Kids provides comprehensive and culturally sensitive care to children, teenagers, and young adults with many types of noncancerous blood and immune disorders. Our pediatric doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, and
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MSK Kids surgeons in New York City are experts in the care of Wilms' tumor in children. Our surgeons are part of a team that includes oncologists, nurses, and others who care for kids with Wilms' tumor.
… MSK Kids surgeons in New York City are experts in the care of Wilms’ tumor in children . Our surgeons are part of a team that includes oncologists, nurses, and others who care for kids with Wilms’ tumor. Will my child lose their kidney? You may be wondering if your child’s whole kidney must be removed
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Discover how improvements in imaging technologies and skull-base surgical techniques have made surgery for acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) safer and more effective than ever before.
… Depending on your acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) symptoms, size and location, and other important factors, Memorial Sloan Kettering experts may recommend surgery. The aim of surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving important nerves, especially the nerve controlling
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Our multidisciplinary team draws from many different fields to ensure coordinated care and the best possible outcomes.
… Select from the list below to learn more about our Multidisciplinary Skin Cancer Management Program specialists, their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of clinical expertise.
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Learn about risk factors, healthy lifestyles, and genetic testing. There are things you can do to learn if you have a higher risk for kidney cancer.
… A risk factor is anything that raises your chances of getting a disease, such as cancer. You may have a higher risk for getting kidney cancer if you: Smoke cigarettes Are obese Are male Have high blood pressure that’s not under control You may also be at higher risk for kidney cancer if you have: Another
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Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer can be hard to detect, but may include abdominal bloating or swelling. Learn how MSK can help if you develop symptoms.
… Ovarian cancer rarely has noticeable symptoms when it is in its earliest stages . As the cancer progresses, subtle symptoms begin to appear, but they still may not be noticed right away, or they may be blamed on other common conditions, such as constipation or an irritable bowel. The symptoms of ovarian