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Learn more about surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation for treating stomach cancer at different stages.
… In recent years, cancer doctors have been better able to find and then treat stomach cancer at an earlier stage. That means more people are surviving stomach cancer. When cancer is caught early , it may be removed during a procedure called a endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) . MSK experts in ESD
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Use our endometrial cancer nomogram to calculate survival at five years after diagnosis. Results can help physicians and patients understand the patient’s prognosis.
… Our endometrial cancer nomogram is an online tool that can be used to predict the chance of overall survival following primary therapy for endometrial cancer, sometimes also called uterine cancer. Who Can Use This Tool? This nomogram was designed to be used by physicians and women with endometrial cancer
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Uterine Sarcomas
Learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s clinical trials and research program designed to develop more-effective therapies for women with uterine sarcomas.
… Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering are working to develop more-effective therapies for women with uterine sarcomas through clinical trials and research. In clinical trials, medical experts and researchers evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new therapies and diagnostic tools. Participating in
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There are two main types of male breast cancer: infiltrating (or invasive) breast carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ.
… Any type of breast cancer that occurs in women can also affect men. Some of the more common ones are: Infiltrating (or Invasive) Breast Carcinoma There are two types of invasive breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) starts in the breast duct and can then break through the duct wall, invading
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Learn about the parts of the eye, including the cornea, the iris, the macula, and more.
… The cornea is the clear portion of the front of the eye. The conjunctiva is a tissue which lines the eyelids and the eyeball up to the edge of the cornea. The iris is the colored portion of the eye. It is made up of a spongy tissue and is an extension of the choroid. The pupil is the opening in the iris
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Pediatric Brain Tumors
Browse a list of Memorial Sloan Kettering's clinical trials for pediatric brain tumors that are currently enrolling patients.
… Through clinical trials, our medical experts evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new therapies and diagnostic tools for brain tumors. Clinical trials can also help our doctors compare the effectiveness of different aspects of your child’s care, or determine the causes of brain tumors. MSK has the
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Gallbladder Cancer
Our gallbladder cancer doctors, specialized nurses, and other healthcare professionals provide compassionate, innovative care. Each one is an expert in the disease.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients with gallbladder and bile duct cancer are treated by a multidisciplinary team of doctors who specialize in treating these cancers. Our gallbladder cancer team includes surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists
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There are four stages of ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers. Learn how MSK doctors use this information to create a customized treatment plan.
… To check for ovarian cancer, your doctor will likely perform a pelvic exam to feel for lumps or changes in and around the ovaries, and order additional tests if you’ve been experiencing persistent abdominal bloating, discomfort or other symptoms , or if you have risk factors for ovarian cancer . Women
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Multiple myeloma can weaken your bones. This raises your risk of fractures (breaks) and bone pain.
… Multiple myeloma can weaken your bones. This raises your risk of fractures (breaks) and bone pain. Why does multiple myeloma cause bone pain? Myeloma cells can form tumors in bone marrow that can spread from the marrow and harm bone tissue. This can cause bone-related problems in your: Back and spine
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Learn more about the causes of melanoma, including too much exposure to UV light. Read about the steps you can take to prevent melanoma.
… What is My Risk for Melanoma? These are the risk factors for melanoma: Sun exposure. Age. Atypical moles. Many moles. Large moles at birth. Personal or family history of melanoma. Fair skin. Sun Exposure Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the major risk factor for skin cancer,