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We support you in every way we can during your diagnosis and treatment for esophageal cancer. Learn about the programs we offer to help your mind, body, and spirit.
… VIDEO | 01:52 Learn About MSK's Adult Survivorship Program Dr. Ginger Gardner highlights the expert care people receive after they finish active cancer treatment and move into MSK's Adult Survivorship Program. Video Details At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer
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There are several types of uterine sarcomas, including leiomyosarcoma and carcinosarcoma. Learn about your options for treatment and care from the specialized team at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… The uterus, also known as the endometrium, is a hollow organ in the pelvis in which a baby can grow. It is part of the female reproductive system. Cancerous cells that develop in its muscles or supporting tissues are called uterine sarcoma . Uterine sarcomas are rare, making up less than 4 percent of
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Learn how MSK doctors use imaging tests and tissue analysis to diagnose kidney tumors.
… Testing can show if a kidney tumor is benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancerous). If it’s cancer, we’ll find out the type of tumor. When we have an accurate diagnosis , we can be sure you get the treatment that works best. Kidney cancer diagnostic imaging Imaging tests help us see inside your kidneys
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Learn how our medical oncologists will build a chemotherapy treatment plan specifically designed for you.
… MSK oncologists (cancer doctors) are experts in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment that uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells, or stop or slow their growth. Pancreatic cancer chemotherapy drugs Chemotherapy drugs are carried throughout your body to kill cancer
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Learn the symptoms that may indicate gallbladder cancer.
… Gallbladder cancer doesn’t usually cause many symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage stage , when it has spread to other organs and tissues. Occasionally, symptoms appear at an early stage, when treatment is more effective. The following signs and symptoms may be caused by gallbladder cancer or
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Learn about this rare melanoma, how it’s treated, and why it can be challenging to diagnose.
… Nevoid melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It begins when the melanocytes in the skin grow out of control and form tumors. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for making melanin, the pigment that determines the color of the skin. Nevoid melanoma is challenging to diagnose because it looks a lot like
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Obtenga información sobre este melanoma poco común, cómo se trata y por qué puede ser difícil de diagnosticar.
… El melanoma nevoide es un tipo de cáncer de piel. Comienza cuando los melanocitos de la piel crecen sin control y forman tumores. Los melanocitos son las células encargadas de producir melanina, el pigmento que determina el color de la piel. El melanoma nevoide es difícil de diagnosticar porque se parece
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Learn about hepatitis and other causes of primary liver cancer.
… What are the main causes of primary liver cancer? Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) caused by too much alcohol use or infection with hepatitis B or C infection are largely to blame. Up to 80 percent of primary liver cancers around the world are caused by infection with the hepatitis B or hepatitis C
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Genitourinary cancers affect the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) system. These are body parts related to reproduction and to the urinary system, which makes and gets rid of urine (pee).
… What is genitourinary cancer? Genitourinary cancer affects the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) system. These are body parts related to reproduction and to the urinary system, which makes and gets rid of urine (pee). Genitourinary (GU) cancer forms in the urinary system of both men and women
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MSK offers advanced methods for detecting, diagnosing, and treating cervical cancer. Call us if you’re experience symptoms of cervical cancer.
… If you’ve been diagnosed with cervical cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is ready to help. Our doctors and specialists who treat cervical cancer are dedicated to giving you the best outcome and quality of life possible. About Cervical Cancer Diagram of the cervix in relation to other parts