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Learn about the different types of glioma.

… What are the types of gliomas? The type of glioma is based on the kind of cells where they first start to grow.  Astrocytoma  (AS-troh-sy-TOH-muh) tumors start in the glial cells called astrocytes. The most aggressive astrocytoma is a glioblastoma. Other names for glioblastoma are GBM or glioblastoma

Learn how we treat Wilms’ tumor at MSK Kids.

… Thanks to great strides that have been made in Wilms’ tumor treatment, today nearly 9 out of 10 children with Wilms’ tumor can be cured. MSK Kids most often treats Wilms’ tumor first with surgery to remove the affected kidney, then with chemotherapy and often radiation. The best treatment for your child

Discover how we at MSK develop a customized treatment plan for your child's brain and spinal tumor that gives them the best chances of success.

… At MSK Kids, we offer treatments for every type of brain and spinal cord tumor. Our team of experts works with your family to create a personalized care plan. Your child’s specialized pediatric care team includes neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists

… Targeted therapies are part of newer treatments called precision medicine. Targeted therapies only target cancer cells and are tailored to the exact kind of tumor you have. Many older cancer treatments kill cancer cells, but also healthy cells. These treatments work very well but have side effects and

Learn about the techniques and skill of our team of surgeons who focus on removing liver cancer metastases.

… Many of the major blood vessels pass behind or through the liver, essentially connecting it to the heart. Additional care must be taken during surgery because the liver can tear easily and bleed a lot when injured. Surgery to remove metastatic liver tumors presents a number of challenges. We have a team

MSK has many doctors and scientists who are studying the best ways to prevent and treat GVHD.

… MSK has many doctors and scientists who are studying the best ways to prevent and treat graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Much of this research is focused on methods to prevent GVHD by removing immune cells called T cells from the donor graft — a process known as T cell depletion. We are also evaluating

This information is about the Gastric Cancer Precursor Lesion Registry at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK). We’ll explain what it is, and why we invite you to join.

… About the Gastric Cancer Precursor Lesion Registry MSK is researching what causes gastric cancer in people who have risk factors for this cancer. A risk factor is anything that raises your chances of getting a disease. A precursor (pree-KER-ser) means something that is not yet cancer but can become cancer

Find out how MSK specialists can help you stay healthy and manage any side effects from treatment for uterine sarcomas.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, it’s one of our priorities to continue to check in with you once your active treatments are over. We want to be sure you’re healing well and managing any side effects, and to watch for any signs that your cancer is returning. As part of our medical follow-up care for uterine

We use the TNM system to determine how advanced your tumor is.

… To get an accurate diagnosis, we must learn the stage and tumor type. Then you and your care team can choose a treatment that’s right for you.   MSK doctors use the results of many tests to diagnose a germ cell tumor. They learn the stage of the disease and if it has spread.   Our doctors use the TNM

Learn more about the many organizations that help cancer survivors who are blind or visually impaired at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Many organizations offer information and services for cancer survivors who are blind or visually impaired. Learn more about these resources with this list, which was put together with support from the Leo Rosner Foundation. Informational Resources The following links can be gateways to information and