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Patients can access new ovarian cancer treatments that might not be available elsewhere through our program of clinical trials.
… Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering are constantly working to improve treatment for ovarian cancer through clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial may give you access to treatments that are not widely available elsewhere, and may offer additional options if your cancer has returned after standard
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Find out about the 2 main types of tumors that can start in the kidneys, renal cortical tumors and transitional cell (urothelial) tumors.
… There are 2 main types of primary kidney cancer. They are renal cortical tumors (renal cell cancer, or RCC) and upper tract urothelial tumors (transitional cell tumors). They’re different in how they develop and change over time. They have different treatments. Renal Cortical Tumors More than 9 out of
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Find information about diagnosis and treatment of synovial sarcoma.
… Synovial sarcoma is a rare cancer that is more commonly diagnosed in people under 40. It is a form of soft tissue sarcoma . Where is synovial sarcoma found? Synovial sarcoma usually occurs in the arms and legs, but it can be diagnosed in all parts of the body and in people of all ages. What are the signs
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Explore the many ways that MSK can help you physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise once treatment for bladder cancer ends.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished bladder 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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Surgery offers the best treatment for curing bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has not spread. Learn about the techniques our experts use.
… Surgery is the preferred treatment for bile duct cancer and offers the best chance for a cure. The location and sensitivity of the bile ducts make surgery challenging. These procedures require a high level of expertise. For tumors that have not spread, the most effective approach is using a traditional
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Learn how our doctors manage cancer-related blood disorders. These include thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and other bleeding and clotting issues.
… Blood-related disorders and complications are often side effects of cancer treatment or certain types of cancer. These problems can include blood clots , bleeding disorders , and anemia . Blood complications can make cancer treatment more challenging. For people who already had a blood disorder before
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Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Rathke’s cleft cyst, a pituitary condition that some people are born with.
… Rathke’s cleft cyst is a benign (not cancer), fluid-filled growth that usually develops between the two lobes of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. In embryonic development, the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland develops from a saclike structure known as Rathke’s pouch. The cyst is thought
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There are two types of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma: primary CNS lymphoma and secondary CNS lymphoma. Learn about them here.
… There are two types of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma: Primary CNS lymphoma begins in the nervous system and is confined to the brain, spine, cerebrospinal fluid (the liquid around the brain and spinal cord), and eyes. Secondary CNS lymphoma begins in another part of the body and later spreads
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See how our teams at Memorial Sloan Kettering expertly diagnose gliomas.
… CT Scan vs. MRI: What’s the Difference? Learn the difference between CT Scan and MRI and how doctors use these imaging techniques to diagnose and stage cancer. Learn more To make a glioma diagnosis, Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors take several steps, which may include: A neurological exam. This test
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Learn how our doctors combine their expertise with state-of-the-art treatments for people with acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma).
… Memorial Sloan Kettering’s acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) specialists use information gathered when diagnosing the tumor to build a treatment plan customized to your unique needs. Our team takes into account a variety of factors when coming up with your plan, including: the size of the