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Learn about the different clinical trials available at MSK for children with germ cell and sex cord stromal tumors.

… MSK is a major research institution. At MSK Kids, your child may be able to take part in a   clinical trial.  Clinical trials are also known as research studies. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work.

Today, most people with Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease) can be cured. Learn about the treatments that are available at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Hodgkin lymphoma is also called Hodgkin’s disease. It may be treated with chemotherapy, a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, or other treatments.   Request an Appointment Call 646-497-9137 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an Appointment

Learn the symptoms and risk factors for desmoplastic small round cell tumors (DSRCT), plus how they develop at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… What are desmoplastic small round cell tumors? Desmoplastic small round cell tumors (DSRCTs, sometimes also referred to as small blue round cell tumor) are a type of sarcoma that usually develops in the belly or pelvis. They are most often found in white teenagers and young men between age 10 and 30.

There are several different types of bone cancer. Read about several of the more common types.

… There are several different types of bone cancer. Most primary bone cancers are in the category of tumors called sarcomas, a kind of cancer that can affect soft tissues such as muscles and nerves as well as bone. Sarcomas have a diverse range of features at the molecular and cellular level. Because of

A few tests can help us diagnose if your child has germ cell tumors or sex cord tumors.

… A few tests can help us diagnose if your child has germ cell tumors or sex cord tumors. Diagnosing germ cell tumors and sex cord tumors If your child’s doctors think they may have a germ cell tumor (GCT) or sex cord tumor, they will order tests. These tests include: Blood tests to look for certain hormones

Many people do not experience symptoms from a pituitary tumor, but when they do arise they’re usually related to vision problems or hormone imbalances.

… Most pituitary tumors do not cause symptoms. When symptoms do arise, it is usually because the tumor is: putting pressure on the brain affecting hormone production in the pituitary gland compressing the optic nerves Hormone Imbalances due to a Pituitary Condition Because the pituitary gland plays an

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

… Eye melanoma is also called uveal melanoma or ocular melanoma. It is a type of eye cancer. It’s the most common eye cancer in adults. Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an appointment Signs and Symptoms of Eye Melanoma Signs of eye melanoma include

Nuestros expertos están listos para ayudar con la atención compasiva y las opciones de tratamiento del melanoma ocular más avanzadas disponibles. Lea sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudar.

… El melanoma ocular también se denomina melanoma uveal o melanoma del ojo. Es un tipo de cáncer en el ojo. Es el cáncer de ojo más común en adultos. Solicite una cita Llame al 800-525-2225 Estamos disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana Pida una cita Signos y síntomas del melanoma ocular

Learn about headaches, seizures, and other signs and symptoms of glioma, a type of brain tumor.

… man with headache When Is a Headache a Symptom of a Brain Tumor? Very Rarely Find out when to consult a doctor for a bad headache. Learn more Signs and symptoms of a glioma tend to develop when the tumor pushes on, or even damages, healthy brain tissue. The area around the tumor then swells. Sometimes

Our doctors work together to deliver compassionate care to patients with pediatric sarcomas. Learn more about pediatric sarcomas at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… The Largest Pediatric Sarcoma Program in the World Bones, muscles, and connective tissues make up the structural scaffolding that supports the body. Sarcomas are cancers in these supportive tissues. They most often occur in children, teens, and young adults. Some can be very challenging to treat. Why