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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, a multidisciplinary team of experts works together to confirm your diagnosis and determine the best treatment approach for you.
… Our multidisciplinary team of uterine cancer doctors and other experts includes specialists in oncology, gynecology, radiology, urology, and surgery. We use sophisticated imaging and laboratory tests to confirm your diagnosis and identify the characteristics of the tumor — and will then work together
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To properly treat desmoplastic small round cell tumors, a correct diagnosis is crucial. Learn more about how our team of doctors can help at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
… An accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure that your child gets the most-effective therapy. Desmoplastic small round cell tumors (DSRCTs) are so rare that many doctors overlook them. Some people come to MSK thinking they have one type of cancer, but they learn through our precision testing that they
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The most common type of stomach cancer (gastric cancer) is called adenocarcinoma. Learn more about the different types and how Memorial Sloan Kettering gastric cancer experts can help.
… Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an appointment What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. It starts when the cells in the lining of the stomach grow and divide in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. Over time, the
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Chemotherapy is often used in combination with other treatments, and may be used before surgery to shrink tumors. Learn about the types of chemotherapy for bone cancer.
… We often use chemotherapy in combination with surgery, radiation, or both to treat primary bone cancer. We typically give chemotherapy to kill any cancer cells that remain in the body after surgery to remove a tumor (called adjuvant chemotherapy). Sometimes we give chemotherapy before surgery (called
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Anemia is a shortage of red blood cells. It is a very common problem for people with cancer. Learn more about how we treat this condition.
… What Is Anemia? Anemia is a common blood disorder. It occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Anemia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: Inherited diseases, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia Low levels of iron, vitamin
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Learn more about acquired severe aplastic anemia and how our team of experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering develops a treatment plan designed to cure the bone marrow failure if possible, address any additional symptoms, and improve your child's quality of life.
… Aplastic anemia happens when white blood cells known as T cells prevent blood stem cells from growing. This makes a child unable to produce red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Unlike inherited bone marrow failure syndromes, aplastic anemia is often acquired during a person’s lifetime, either
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Learn about the symptoms of liver cancer, from jaundice and fatigue to generalized itching, bloating, and abdominal pain.
… Liver cancer presents a special challenge because you may not notice any symptoms when the disease is starting and in its early stages. In the United States, doctors usually discover signs of liver cancer when screening people for an underlying liver condition, such as chronic hepatitis . If you do have
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Our pediatric lymphoma experts care for children using the most-effective lymphoma treatment or combination of treatments to maximize the benefit for children, while minimizing the risk of long-term side effects. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… Personalized Lymphoma Treatment for Your Child At MSK Kids, we customize your child’s care plan. We take into account the type and stage of the cancer and your child’s age and symptoms. Our goal is to put the cancer into remission. This means the size of the abnormal lymph nodal mass has significantly
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How is prostate cancer treated? The approach depends on if the cancer has spread beyond the prostate. Learn more about MSK's approach for surgery, radiation therapy, and more.
… MSK can help you choose treatments that give the best chance to control or cure prostate cancer. There are treatments for newly diagnosed early-stage prostate cancer, for cancer that returned after treatment, and for advanced disease. We have made many advances in prostate cancer screening and treatment