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Memorial Sloan Kettering’s benign blood disorders team includes board-certified hematologists, a clinical nurse, and several nurse practitioners.
… MSK’s team for treating benign blood disorders includes board-certified hematologists, clinical nurses, and nurse practitioners. Our sole focus is to diagnose and address these conditions before they become life-threatening. The hematology team collaborates with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists
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Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining that covers your internal organs, such as the lungs. Learn about asbestos and other risk factors, as well as common symptoms, such as shortness of breath from pleural effusion.
… Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects tissue called the mesothelium , a lining that covers and protects many internal organs. Pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma account for most of the 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of the disease diagnosed in the United States each year. Less common types of mesothelioma
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Explore the many ways that MSK can help you physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise once treatment for liver cancer ends.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, 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 for cancer
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Carcinomas can cause many symptoms, depending on their size and where they are. Tumors can cause a lump or pain that does not go away on its own. Some tumors affect hormones, and that makes your child feel sick.
… What are the symptoms of carcinomas and other rare tumors in kids? These tumors can cause many symptoms, depending on their size and where they are. Tumors can cause a lump or pain that does not go away on its own. Some tumors affect the amounts of certain hormones, and that makes your child feel sick
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Find information on the latest clinical trials available for glioma at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are constantly working to improve our treatment strategies and extend survival for people with a glioma. This includes making advances in surgery and radiation therapy, as well as developing new drug therapies . Gliomas tend to vary in makeup. A treatment that works against
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Memorial Sloan Kettering is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation. Our doctors may recommend a standard therapy to treat the disease or a clinical trial that can give you access to new drug options.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering is recognized as a Center of Excellence by the Hairy Cell Leukemia Foundation. People with hairy cell leukemia (HCL) benefit from the expertise of a team of specialists. This includes doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. Our HCL team carefully considers each person’s overall health
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Learn about active thyroid cancer clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere. Learn more.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering is known for its innovative research into all stages of thyroid cancer. We combine our understanding of the biology of thyroid cancer into findings that guide how best to diagnose and treat people with the disease in the most precise and effective way. One of the many benefits
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Stomach cancer symptoms can be easy to miss. Learn more about the signs of stomach cancer, which can include upset stomach, indigestion, and bloating.
… What are the signs and symptoms of stomach cancer? Stomach cancer, also called gastric cancer, can have symptoms at an early stage. They can include an upset stomach and general stomach discomfort. But these also are common signs of other things, such as indigestion or a stomach virus (bug). That’s why
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Learn about active appendiceal (appendix) cancer clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere. Learn more.
… Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering are exploring new therapies and diagnostic tools for appendiceal cancer. If you qualify, your treatment team can recommend one of our clinical trials if they feel it may help improve your condition.
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People with prostate cancer can receive the latest treatment at one of several Memorial Sloan Kettering locations in New York City, New Jersey, and Westchester County as well as on Long Island.
… Many MSK patients prefer to receive treatment closer to home. Prostate cancer care may require multiple visits to see your doctor and have treatment. That’s why our experts provide compassionate care on Long Island as well as in Westchester County, New Jersey, and New York City. At our state-of-the-art