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Experts in MSK’s multidisciplinary Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Program treat children and adults with bone marrow failure disorders, providing compassionate care and long-term support at every stage.
… MSK is one of the world’s leading centers for treating children and adults with bone marrow failure. Our program is one of the oldest programs of its kind, internationally recognized for advancing care and research. We provide access to cutting-edge treatments for bone marrow failure and other cancer
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Our experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced melanoma radiation options available. Read about our approach and how we can help.
… Radiation therapy is a treatment for melanoma that involves directing a beam of high-energy particles at a tumor. When the beam reaches the tumor, it destroys the cancer cells by damaging their DNA. Radiation therapy can be used in one of several ways to treat melanoma. It may be recommended after melanoma
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Nuestros expertos están listos para ayudar con la atención compasiva y las opciones de radiación de melanoma más avanzadas disponibles. Lea sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudar.
… La radioterapia es un tratamiento para el melanoma que consiste en dirigir un rayo de partículas de alta energía hacia un tumor. Cuando el rayo llega al tumor, destruye las células cancerosas al dañar el ADN. La radioterapia se puede utilizar de varias formas para tratar el melanoma. Se puede recomendar
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Learning you have a pancreatic cyst can be scary. Learn more about how Memorial Sloan Kettering experts can help you make the best choices, from surveillance to cyst removal.
… Learning you have a cyst in your pancreas can be scary, but these cysts may not harm you. Often, a pancreatic cyst does not need to be removed or treated. Still, it’s important to monitor (watch) the cysts carefully over time. This is called surveillance. If we see signs the cyst is having worrisome
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Symptoms of esophageal cancer include difficulty swallowing and pain in the chest. Learn more about the most common esophageal cancer symptoms and how MSK experts can help.
… Early-stage esophageal cancer often has no warning signs. Food can pass through the esophagus even when it is severely blocked. Because of this, esophageal cancer is often diagnosed after the disease has begun to spread. Diagnosis usually occurs when someone notices symptoms. Symptoms can include:
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POEMS syndrome gets its name from the signs and symptoms of this rare condition. It affects people with lambda monoclonal gammopathy.
… POEMS syndrome gets its name from the signs and symptoms of this rare condition. It affects people with lambda monoclonal gammopathy. The main signs and symptoms of POEMS are: Peripheral neuropathy (peh-RIH-feh-rul noor-AH-puh-thee). This is numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands and feet. A monoclonal
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Adrenal cortex tumors are a type of adrenal tumor that produces too much of the hormone cortisol. These tumors can lead to Cushing’s syndrome.
… Adrenal cortex tumors that produce too much cortisol can cause Cushing’s syndrome. Cortisol is a hormone that affects metabolism and under normal circumstances helps the body recover from the stress caused by surgery, an injury, or an infection. Symptoms of this type of adrenal tumor include: abdominal
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Memorial Sloan Kettering's multidisciplinary team of doctors provides comprehensive treatment for patients with all types of adrenal tumors.
… Our adrenal tumor specialists are part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report . The multidisciplinary team of doctors at MSK provides comprehensive treatment for patients with all types of adrenal tumors. Select from the list below to
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For cancers of unknown primary, experts at MSK will use a combination of sophisticated tests to try to determine what type of cancer it is and to make treatment decisions. Learn about our cutting-edge approaches.
… For cancers of unknown primary, doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering use a combination of sophisticated tests to determine the type of cancer and to prepare treatment plans. Treatment is managed by a team of doctors . We work together to ensure that every individual receives personalized care. First,
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Visit now learn about and meet our team of Merkel cell carcinoma doctors, surgeons and other experts, including their education, training, board certifications, publications, and specific areas of expertise.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, our Merkcel cell carcinoma and skin cancer team include specialists in surgery, head and neck cancers, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and dermatology. Each team member has expertise in evaluating and treating patients with cancers of the skin — including