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To help children and families manage psychological and social issues that may arise during treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a wide range of support programs for children being treated for pediatric lymphomas.

… A lymphoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our experts understand the symptoms and possible side effects of treatment , including the social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery . Many children have received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering for lymphoma. You may find it helpful to

Our experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced melanoma targeted therapies available. Read about our approach and how we can help.

… The DNA of a melanoma tumor usually contains many mutations. Mutations are changes in the sequence of a person’s DNA that can cause tumors to grow. One approach to melanoma treatment involves the use of drugs (also called therapies) that can target and disable the cells with these mutations. This, in

Nuestros expertos están listos para ayudar con la atención compasiva y las opciones de terapias dirigidas para tratar el melanoma más avanzadas disponibles. Lea sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudar.

… El ADN de un tumor de melanoma generalmente contiene muchas mutaciones. Las mutaciones son cambios en la secuencia del ADN de una persona que pueden hacer que los tumores crezcan. Un método para el tratamiento del melanoma implica el uso de fármacos (también llamados terapias) que pueden atacar y desactivar

To properly treat cancer that has spread to the brain, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Find out how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors make sure this happens.

… To diagnose brain metastases, your doctor often will: Give you a neurologic (nervous system) exam. Get your medical history. Give you imaging tests. Imaging Tests Computed tomography (CT) During a  CT scan , a special machine uses X-rays to take a fast series of pictures from many angles. The X-ray pictures

Learn about how MSK neurosurgeons and other brain tumor experts care for people with meningioma.

… Meningioma is a typically slow-growing, noncancerous (benign) tumor that forms in the membranes that surround the brain on the inside of the skull. People with meningiomas generally have a good prognosis. But if meningioma grows back after treatment, it can become problematic, even life- threatening.

Effective treatment starts with the right diagnosis. Learn more about cervical cancer diagnosis and staging at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Many women come to Memorial Sloan Kettering after they have had an abnormal Pap smear that indicates cancerous changes in the cervix during a routine visit to the doctor. When you come to us, our doctors will likely examine the cervix, take a biopsy of cervical tissue, and perform other tests to assess

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most common leukemias in adults. Learn more about AML and how it’s diagnosed.

… Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most common leukemias in adults, is diagnosed in about 20,000 people in the United States each year. The average age at diagnosis is 72. The disease affects more men than women. New Patient Appointments Call 646-497-9154 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days

La leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA) es una de las leucemias más comunes en los adultos. Obtenga más información sobre la leucemia mieloide aguda y cómo se diagnostica.

… La leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA), una de las leucemias más comunes en adultos, se diagnostica en aproximadamente 20,000 personas en los Estados Unidos cada año. La edad promedio en el momento del diagnóstico es de 72 años. La enfermedad afecta más a hombres que a mujeres. New Patient Appointments Call

Learn about our team of specialists in pancreatic cysts, experts in building treatment plans that make sense for each patient.

… MSK’s pancreatic cyst experts are nationally known for their leadership in diagnosing and treating this condition. Your care team will use their expert skills to make a plan of care that fits your needs. Select from the list below to learn more about our pancreatic cyst specialists. We have information

Through our clinical trials, you may have access to brain tumor treatments before they’re available elsewhere. See currently available trials.

… VIDEO | What is a Clinical Trial? This video explains what clinical trials are and may help you decide if taking part in one is the right choice for you. Video Details Clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center may give you access to new therapies that aren’t widely available. These research