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With radical orchiectomy surgeons remove the tumor along with the testicle.
… Orchiectomy (or-kee-EK-toh-mee) is surgery to remove 1 or both of your testicles. We often recommend a radical orchiectomy . This surgery removes the tumor, a testicle, and spermatic cord. A radical orchiectomy is an outpatient procedure. You go home the same day and do not stay in the hospital
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Find out how cancer can develop in a woman’s ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum. Learn how we’re improving the outlook for people ovarian cancer.
… VIDEO | 00:33 Learn more about MSK’s team approach to treating ovarian cancer Want to learn more about ovarian cancer? MSK surgeon Ginger Gardner explains how we can help. Video Details About Ovarian Cancer About Ovarian Cancer You may be reading this because you or someone you care about has been diagnosed
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MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for prostate cancer, your care team may ask if you want to join a clinical trial.
… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for prostate cancer, your care team may ask if you want to join a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work. They are an important
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Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a vast network of support programs to help children and families with a Wilms' tumor diagnosis. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
… A diagnosis of Wilms’ tumor can be overwhelming. Our experts understand the symptoms and possible side effects of treatment, including the social and psychological aspects of therapies needed and recovery. You may find it helpful to speak with other patients or families who have had similar experiences
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Find out what’s involved in getting an accurate diagnosis for mesothelioma, and why it’s so important to get this as soon as you can.
… When you come to see the experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering, we’ll discuss your medical history to determine any risk factors you may have for the disease. We’ll also take a sample of tissue (a biopsy ) to confirm the diagnosis; our pathologists are leading experts in this area. Quick and accurate diagnosis
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Learn more about and meet MSK's team of stomach cancer doctors, surgeons and other specialists, who will shape a customized treatment approach for you.
… MSK is known for its team of gastric cancer experts in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Your care team of stomach cancer experts work together to give you the best possible cancer care. MSK sees more people with gastric cancer than any other cancer center in the United States. Each year, our gastric
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Learn how we use diagnostic tests to determine the stage of pancreatic cancer, which in turn helps us shape the best treatment plan for you.
… Staging is part of the cancer diagnosis process. It tells us if the cancer has spread, and how far. The stage also tells us about the tumor’s location. Diagnostic tests tell us whether a cyst is benign (not cancer), a precancerous lesion, or a malignant (cancer) tumor. If the tumor is cancer, the information
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Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our AIDS-associated cancer experts.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, people with AIDS-related cancer are treated by a team of experts including specialists in medical oncology, dermatology, infectious disease, and radiation oncology who work together to develop an individualized treatment plan. Select from the list below to learn more about
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Memorial Sloan Kettering physicians offer expert diagnostic services for gallbladder and bile duct cancers, using tests including blood tests, diagnostic imaging, and minimally invasive biopsy.
… Gallbladder cancer is hard to find early. The gallbladder lies deep inside the body and cannot be felt during routine physical exams. The disease is often diagnosed unexpectedly when the gallbladder is removed to treat gallstones or another condition. If you have symptoms symptoms that suggest you may
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If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is ready to help. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.
… Neuroendocrine tumors are a highly diverse group of tumors formed by neuroendocrine cells. Because these cells are found throughout the body, neuroendocrine tumors can arise in a variety of organs, including those of the gastrointestinal system, lungs, thymus, and skin. Another type of tumor that arises