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Find information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of leukemia and other blood cancers. Learn how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors can help you or your loved one.

… Receiving a diagnosis of leukemia or a related blood cancer can be overwhelming. It is an experience that comes with a lot of questions. Understanding more about the different types of leukemia and how they are treated can help you feel more prepared to talk to your doctor. New Patient Appointments Call

Obtenga información sobre los síntomas, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la leucemia y otros tipos de cáncer de la sangre. Obtenga información sobre cómo los médicos de Memorial Sloan Kettering pueden ayudarles a usted o a un ser querido.

… Recibir un diagnóstico de leucemia o un cáncer de sangre relacionado puede ser abrumador. Es una experiencia que viene con muchas preguntas. Comprender más sobre los diferentes tipos de leucemia y cómo se tratan puede ayudarle a sentirse más preparado para hablar con su médico. New Patient Appointments

Learn about how MSK treats pediatric liver cancer and tumors, why you should bring your child to MSK Kids for treatment.

… MSK Kids’ doctors customize your child’s treatment to the type and stage of their liver cancer and tumor and the risk of it coming back later.  Most liver cancer patients have surgery, and some also have chemotherapy before and/or after surgery.  Your team will explain every aspect of your child’s care

Plasmacytoma (PLAZ-muh-sy-TOH-muh) is a type of cancer that starts in plasma cells. It can become multiple myeloma.

… Plasmacytoma (PLAZ-muh-sy-TOH-muh) is a very rare blood cancer. Fewer than 1,000 people each year are diagnosed with it in the United States. We do not know what causes plasmacytoma. Plasmacytoma is similar to multiple myeloma. It happens when plasma cells become abnormal, multiply, and make m-protein

Even after you’ve finished treatment for salivary gland cancer, you may still need support. Discover resources that can help.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished treatment for salivary gland cancer, 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 offer comprehensive follow-up

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of nonfunctioning pituitary tumors.

… Nonfunctioning tumors are the second most-common type of tumor in the pituitary gland. They occur most often in men between the ages of 50 and 60, but are found in men and women of all ages. The majority of nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas arise in the gonadotroph cells of the pituitary gland. In extremely

Our team of experts has extensive experience in developing individualized treatment plans for people with Kaposi sarcoma, regardless of the cause.

… Our team of experts has extensive experience in developing individualized treatment plans for people with AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma as well as KS resulting from other illnesses. Select from the list below to learn more about our specialists — their education, training, board certifications, current

Memorial Sloan Kettering physicians are among the most experienced in the world in treating the rare tumors associated with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). Learn about treatment and fertility options for women with GTD.

… Management of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)—especially when a GTD tumor has invaded the wall of the uterus or spread beyond the uterus—is a highly specialized area within the field of gynecology. Because of its rarity, few physicians have experience in treating the condition. At Memorial Sloan

Histiocytosis is a family of blood diseases that affect both adults and children. Learn more.

… Histiocytosis (HIS-tee-oh-sy-TOH-sis) is a family of rare diseases that affect only a few hundred people each year in the United States. Histiocyte A type of white blood cell that is made in the bone marrow. It starts when the body makes too many white blood cells called histiocytes. These cells normally

Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are adrenal tumors. Symptoms may include sweating, headaches, high blood pressure, and elevated heart rate.

… Pheochromocytomas are tumors that produce too much of the hormones called catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine). Normally, these hormones help the body deal with stress. Too much of either one can lead to serious conditions, such as high blood pressure and stroke. Most pheochromocytomas start