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  • Thyroidectomy (Thyroid Removal Surgery for Tumors and Cancer)

    Thyroidectomy, or thyroid removal surgery is the most comment treatment for tumors and cancer. Learn more.

    … A thyroidectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid. It is the main treatment for most people with thyroid tumors. Your thyroid surgery options may include the partial removal of the thyroid (also called a thyroid lobectomy or hemithyroidectomy), a total thyroidectomy, or a total thyroidectomy

  • Surgery for Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma surgeons at Memorial Sloan Kettering are among the most experienced in the world at treating this cancer.

    … The goal of surgery for mesothelioma at Memorial Sloan Kettering is to remove all of your cancer. Our top priority is to keep you safe and make sure that you have a good quality of life after the procedure. The surgical approach we recommend for you depends on the type of mesothelioma you’ve been diagnosed

  • Male Breast Cancer Tumor Markers

    As our knowledge of tumor biology improves, our researchers are seeking to identify more-precise molecular markers that can help predict how a patient will respond to a specific treatment.

    … When a man is diagnosed with breast cancer, a number of tests may be performed to determine the type of disease he has. This information is vital to choosing the best treatment plan for each individual patient. There are several types of breast cancer , and sometimes more than one type is seen in the

  • Surgery for Pancreatic Cysts

    Surgery for pancreatic cysts is complex. MSK has among the most experienced pancreatic surgery teams in the country. Our surgeons do more than 350 pancreatic operations each year.

    … Surgery for pancreatic cysts is complex. MSK has among the most experienced  pancreatic surgery teams  in the country. Our surgeons do more than 350 pancreatic operations each year. This volume is among the highest in New York City, and across North America as well. Patients at hospitals that do a higher

  • Radiation Therapy for Pituitary Tumors

    Our doctors may recommend radiation therapy for some people with pituitary tumors. Learn about our expertise.

    … Radiation therapy for pituitary tumors involves sending beams of radiation from an external machine, through the skin and skull toward the tumor. When the beams of radiation reach the tumor, they can destroy the tumor cells by damaging their DNA. Pituitary tumor expert Kathryn Beal Radiation oncologist

  • Wilms' Tumor Treatment

    Learn how we treat Wilms’ tumor at MSK Kids.

    … Thanks to great strides that have been made in Wilms’ tumor treatment, today nearly 9 out of 10 children with Wilms’ tumor can be cured. MSK Kids most often treats Wilms’ tumor first with surgery to remove the affected kidney, then with chemotherapy and often radiation. The best treatment for your child

  • Types of Salivary Gland Cancer

    Get a brief overview of the many different types of salivary gland tumors.

    … Which type of salivary gland cancer you have depends on the type of cell where the cancer began. There are many different types of cells in the salivary glands, so there are many different types of salivary gland cancer. When you receive a diagnosis of salivary gland cancer, your doctor will tell you

  • Leukemia Symptoms & Signs

    Common signs and symptoms of leukemia include anemia, bruising and bleeding, infections, and fevers. Learn more about these symptoms at MSK today.

    … In both acute and chronic leukemias, as the number of leukemic cells increases, normal cells are crowded out of the bone marrow and symptoms may begin to develop. The symptoms of acute leukemia generally appear suddenly and can also be similar to those of a virus or flu. Symptoms can be severe enough

  • Signos y síntomas de la leucemia

    Los signos y síntomas comunes de la leucemia incluyen anemia, moretones y sangrado, infecciones y fiebre. Obtenga más información sobre estos síntomas en MSK hoy.

    … Tanto en las leucemias agudas como en las crónicas, a medida que aumenta el número de células leucémicas, las células normales se desplazan fuera de la médula ósea y los síntomas pueden comenzar a presentarse. Los síntomas de la leucemia aguda generalmente aparecen de forma repentina y también pueden

  • Symptoms and Diagnosis of Liver Cancer in Children

    Learn what the signs and symptoms of liver cancer and tumors in children are, and how they are diagnosed at MSK Kids.

    … What are the signs and symptoms of a pediatric liver cancer? The most common symptom of a childhood liver tumor is a lump or pain in the abdomen. The lump may be found during a child’s routine check-up.  Symptoms of liver cancer can become worse as the tumor gets bigger and may also include: swelling