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Learn how our doctors use a mix of imaging tests, pathology results, and surgery to diagnose and stage liver cancer.

… It’s very important to get an accurate diagnosis of primary liver cancer so that your condition can be treated the right way from the beginning. Your Memorial Sloan Kettering team uses diagnosis information to create a treatment plan that’s just right for you. Along with a diagnosis, we’ll determine

Find in-depth information on the most advanced technologies currently used to diagnose salivary gland tumors.

… Making an accurate diagnosis is a key first step in developing the best treatment plan for salivary gland cancer. As part of this process, your doctor will tell you: which type of salivary gland cancer you have, depending on its cell type as seen under a microscope whether the cancer is growing slowly

Our doctors and researchers are constantly seeking new and improved treatments for soft tissue sarcoma through our program of clinical trials.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors are constantly working to improve treatment for people with soft tissue sarcoma through clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial may give you access to treatments that are not widely available elsewhere. These studies may offer additional options if the cancer

… Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have powerful chemotherapy drugs attached to antibodies. They recognize tumors and deliver the chemotherapy right to them. ADCs have 3 parts: An antibody that binds to certain proteins or receptors on the surface of the cancer cell. A drug, such as chemotherapy, that can

There are two main types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma. The type you have depends on which kind of tissue the cancer begins in.

… There are two main types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma. The type you have depends on which kind of tissue the cancer begins in. Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for about 75 percent of all cases diagnosed

You can lower your risk for esophageal cancer by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

… A variety of physical, lifestyle, and environmental factors can make some people more likely to develop esophageal cancer than others. Although there is no sure way to prevent esophageal cancer, there are things you can do to reduce your risk. We recommend keeping these healthy habits. Quit smoking.

There are several known risk factors for breast cancer in men.

… The most common risk factors associated with male breast cancer are age, exposure to higher levels of the hormone estrogen relative to the male hormone androgen, radiation, and a family history of female or male breast cancer. Age Increased age is the most common risk factor for breast cancer in men.

Find in-depth information on what you need to know before having your parotid gland removed.

… For many people with parotid gland tumors, surgery performed by a head and neck surgeon is the main treatment. This operation is called a parotidectomy. The parotid gland consists of two lobes: the superficial lobe and the deep lobe. Surgery to remove a tumor in the superficial lobe is called a superficial

Blood disorders occur when the normal process of blood cell growth and development breaks down. This gives rise to excessive or abnormal cells in the blood or bone marrow. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.

… When the normal process of blood cell growth and development breaks down, certain cell types can be produced in abnormally large quantities or in abnormal form. This gives rise to blood cancers or other blood disorders. The most common blood cancers include leukemias , lymphomas , and multiple myeloma

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center offers comprehensive treatment for many respiratory conditions, including tracheal tumors, tracheal stenosis, and tracheobronchomalacia. Learn about our expertise and approach to treatment.

… The trachea (windpipe) is the airway that extends downward from the larynx (voice box) and branches into two airways that lead to the lungs, called the left and right bronchi. Each bronchi divides into smaller tubes in a pattern that resembles an upside-down tree, with the trachea as the tree trunk.