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December 2005 - Less than 100 years ago, a diagnosis of retinoblastoma, a rare cancer affecting the retinas of young children, was a death sentence. It wasn't until the 1930s that doctors at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases helped to establish some of the first retinoblastoma treatment successes. Now, more than 70 years later, the evolution of those early advances continues at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center under the guidance of David H. Abramson, Chief of the Ophthalmic Oncology Service.

… Less than 100 years ago, a diagnosis of retinoblastoma, a rare cancer affecting the retinas of young children, was a death sentence. It wasn’t until the 1930s that doctors at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases helped to establish some of the first retinoblastoma treatment successes. Now

Learn about MSK's expertise in Neuroblastoma cancer. If your child has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer, the doctors and experts at MSK are ready to help.

… The Most Experienced Childhood Neuroblastoma Program in the Country Hearing that your child has neuroblastoma can be frightening and overwhelming. It can be daunting to think about the treatments your child may need and how the experience will affect your child, your family, and you. The neuroblastoma

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we're dedicated to helping you get back to living your life after treatment for uterine sarcomas. Learn more.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your treatment for uterine sarcomas, you may still need our help. We’re committed to supporting you in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. We’ve built a program designed

The first step in getting the right treatment is making sure you have the right diagnosis. Learn more about our approach to diagnosing melanoma.

… No one knows your skin better than you do, so it makes sense that you would notice changes before anyone else. Most melanomas are discovered first by patients or their family members. If you see a suspicious spot on your skin, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor. To determine whether

El primer paso para recibir el tratamiento adecuado es asegurarse de tener el diagnóstico correcto. Obtenga más información sobre nuestro método para diagnosticar el melanoma.

… Nadie conoce su piel mejor que usted, por lo que tiene sentido que usted note los cambios antes que nadie. Los pacientes o sus familiares son los primeros en detectar la mayoría de los melanomas. Si ve una mancha sospechosa en la piel, no dude en hacer una cita con su médico. Para determinar si tiene

Learn about melanoma types, including superficial spreading melanoma, nodular melanoma, and other less common melanomas.

… Melanoma types are based on the way a sample of cells from a tumor looks under a microscope. These cells are collected during a biopsy or surgery. Determining the type is important because it can help your doctor understand where the melanoma is likely to grow and how quickly.  Request an Appointment

Obtenga información sobre los tipos de melanoma, entre ellos el melanoma de extensión superficial, el melanoma nodular y otros melanomas menos frecuentes.

… Los tipos de melanoma se basan en la forma en que se ve una muestra de células de un tumor bajo el microscopio. Estas células se recolectan durante una biopsia o cirugía. Determinar el tipo es importante porque puede ayudar a su médico a comprender dónde es probable que crezca el melanoma y con qué rapidez

MSK has a team of experts with a vast body of knowledge and expertise in caring for people with cancer of unknown primary.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering brings a vast body of knowledge and expertise to the care of people with cancer of unknown primary. Many recent advances in diagnosing and treating cancers of unknown primary can be attributed to our multidisciplinary team of doctors. Our team of experts consists of medical oncologists

MSK experts in many areas work as a team to treat people with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell diseases.

… MSK experts in many areas work as a team to treat people with multiple myeloma and related plasma cell diseases. Your MSK care team will include experts in :   Hematologic oncology Stem cell transplants Radiation oncology Radiology Pathology Pain management   Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225

A leader in prostate cancer diagnosis & treatment.

… Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S., especially for those over age 50. Most prostate cancers are not a problem because they grow slowly. Many men get prostate cancer if they live a long life, but they die with prostate cancer, not from it. The prostate is a small gland