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Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. Learn more about what basal cell cancer is, signs & symptoms, and how MSK experts can help.
… Our doctors and specialists diagnose and treat basal cell carcinomas using the most advanced tools available. Why do we do all this? Simple. We want what you want — the best possible result. What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer worldwide. In the United
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Surgery is the most common treatment for salivary gland tumors. Get an overview of what you need to know.
… For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert in head and neck operations is the main treatment. Your surgeon may recommend radiation therapy , drug therapy, or a combination of the two depending on the characteristics and stage of the tumor. Reconstructive surgery, dental
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Wilms’ Tumor and Other Kidney Tumors in Children
Learn what sets MSK Kids apart in treating Wilms’ tumor and other kidney tumors in children.
… Wilms’ tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is the most common kidney tumor in children. It is diagnosed in about 500 children each year in the United States. There are many forms of kidney cancer that affect children and young adults, such as Wilms’ tumor, rhabdoid tumor, renal cell carcinoma, renal
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Our experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced melanoma immunotherapy options available. Read about our approach and how we can help.
… Immunotherapy is a method of treating cancer that uses drugs to empower the immune system to recognize and fight cancer. MSK has been a pioneer in developing immunotherapy. The approach has proven very effective in treating advanced melanoma. There are several forms of immunotherapy. The immunotherapy
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Nuestros expertos están listos para ayudar con la atención compasiva y las opciones de inmunoterapia para tratar el melanoma más avanzadas disponibles. Lea sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudar.
… La inmunoterapia es un método de tratamiento del cáncer que utiliza fármacos para enseñar al sistema inmunitario a reconocer y combatir el cáncer. MSK ha sido pionero en el desarrollo de la inmunoterapia. El enfoque ha demostrado ser muy eficaz en el tratamiento del melanoma avanzado. Existen varias
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Pancreatic Cysts
… What the pancreas looks like and its anatomy in your body What the pancreas looks like and its anatomy in your body Most pancreatic cysts are benign (not cancer) and have a low chance of causing harm or symptoms. But some are precancerous, which means they can become pancreatic cancer . It’s important
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Pediatric Brain Tumors
At Memorial Sloan Kettering, our team of doctors & experts includes three pediatric neurologists and four pediatric oncologists who specialize in the care of children with brain tumors.
… Our Pediatric Brain Tumor Service works across disciplines to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and young adults with brain or central nervous system tumors. We know you probably have a lot of questions about what to do now. Our neurosurgeons offer same-day phone consultations. Call
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Learn about common signs and symptoms of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, such as shortness of breath, abdominal swelling, and pleural effusion (fluid in the lungs) that comes back after being drained.
… Many people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma realize that they’ve had signs or symptoms of the disease for some time but thought it was something else. A sign of pleural mesothelioma includes a pleural effusion — some people call this fluid in the lungs — that often comes back after being drained.
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Male Breast Cancer
Our experts in male breast cancer include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other doctors as well as a dedicated nursing staff.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering treats more breast cancer patients — men and women — than any other cancer center in the nation. We have a large, multidisciplinary team of physicians (including breast surgeons, breast medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists) who work together
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Gallbladder Cancer
Find in-depth information about gallbladder cancer and how Memorial Sloan Kettering can help.
… If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, you may face a lot of difficult questions. Where should you go for care? What are your treatment options? How can you keep your quality of life? Reading this guide is a good place to begin finding answers. From here, you can