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Learn more about myelodysplastic syndrome and how our team of experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering treats it.
… Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), also known as preleukemia, is another type of acquired bone marrow failure syndrome. It is most often diagnosed in adults but can develop in children and young adults after aplastic anemia or certain cancer treatments . In people with MDS, the bone marrow makes fewer red
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The first symptoms of acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) may be changes in your hearing and balance. Learn more about other common signs of this condition.
… Many people with acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) first notice changes in their hearing and balance. As the tumor grows, it may press on your brain stem and other nerves in your brain and worsen these symptoms. The symptoms can include: gradual hearing loss on one side tinnitus (ringing in the
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Visit our Survivorship Center to learn more about our services for cancer survivors and their families, including support groups, follow-up programs, and more.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 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
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To diagnose a pancreatic cyst, your MSK care team will first get a clear understanding of your symptoms. They will talk with you about your medical history and general health. They will review results from imaging tests, if you have them.
… To diagnose a pancreatic cyst , your MSK care team will first get a clear understanding of your symptoms. They will talk with you about your medical history and general health. They will review results from imaging tests, if you have them. We will ask whether you have a family history of pancreatic
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Learn how our researchers are finding new ways to treat rhabdomyosarcoma, and search our database of clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
… MSK Kids conducts clinical trials of potentially more effective therapies for rhabdomyosarcoma. Participants have the chance to receive a new treatment early in its development. Some of our clinical trials are evaluating new drugs. Others are assessing existing drugs and drug combinations used in adults
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Find the latest information on retinoblastoma, and learn how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors can help.
… VIDEO | 02:33 Meet the Retinoblastoma Team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Meet the compassionate team of experts who care for children with retinoblastoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Video Details Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children. Most children with retinoblastoma in the
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Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts.
… Our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts in neurosurgery, neurotology (skull-base surgery), radiology, neurology, and radiation oncology will evaluate and discuss your case and decide on a treatment recommendation as a team. An appointment to see one of our acoustic neuroma experts for an
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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative . Your follow-up care is provided by a
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We're innovators in using radiation therapy to treat and cure prostate cancer. Learn more about common treatment approaches at MSK, such as brachytherapy and IMRT.
… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams or radioactive seeds to kill tumors. The most common types we use for prostate cancer are: Brachytherapy Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Hypofractionated radiation therapy ( MSK Precise® ) Proton therapy Everyone’s prostate cancer is different. The
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Somos innovadores en el uso de la radioterapia para tratar y curar el cáncer de próstata. Obtenga más información sobre los enfoques de tratamiento comunes en MSK, como la braquiterapia y la IMRT.
… La radioterapia utiliza haces de alta energía o semillas radiactivas para destruir los tumores. Los tipos más comunes que usamos para el cáncer de próstata son: Braquirradioterapia Radioterapia de intensidad modulada (IMRT) Radioterapia hipofraccionada ( MSK Precise® ) Terapia de protones El cáncer de