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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, the primary ovarian cancer treatments are surgery and chemotherapy. Learn more about these treatments and new approaches.
… More than ever before, refinements in surgical techniques and how we care for women after surgery are improving outcomes for women at all stages of ovarian cancer . At Memorial Sloan Kettering, our treatment approach for you will depend in large part on the stage of your cancer. When diagnosed early,
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Learn how a physical exam, blood and imaging tests, and surgery can help in diagnosing testicular cancer.
… Many people come to MSK because they found a lump or swelling in 1 of their testicles. During your first appointment, you will have a thorough exam of your testicles and abdomen. We will also do blood tests to measure certain protein levels (tumor markers). These markers can tell us if you have tumors
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Our relationship doesn’t end with treatment. Learn more about the support we offer through our Survivorship Center.
… Your doctor will want to continue to see you regularly for frequent follow-up exams for several years or longer. He or she will watch for side effects of treatment that can develop months to years after therapy has concluded (late effects), and for signs of the recurrence. During these check-ups, you
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Our ovarian cancer nomogram is an online tool that can be used to help predict the chance that a patient will not survive five years after primary surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer.
… Our ovarian cancer nomogram is an online tool that can be used to help predict the chance that a patient will not survive five years after primary surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer. Who Can Use This Tool? This tool can be used primarily by physicians to help them counsel patients, determine clinical
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To help children and families manage psychological and social issues that may arise during treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a wide range of support programs for children being treated for pediatric lymphomas.
… A lymphoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our experts understand the symptoms and possible side effects of treatment , including the social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery . Many children have received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering for lymphoma. You may find it helpful to
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Explore clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering for people with liver metastases.
… Clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering may give you access to new therapies that aren’t widely available. These research studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat liver metastases. They can also give your treatment team information about your current plan of
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If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help.
… If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, you may face a lot of difficult questions. Where should you go for care? What are your treatment options? Reading this guide is a good place to begin. From here, you can visit other sections of our soft tissue sarcoma guide
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Read our screening guidelines for melanoma and discover how 3-D photography is improving our ability to detect this serious disease.
… What is My Risk for Melanoma? A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. Melanoma Risk Factors Learn about the risk factors for melanoma. Melanoma Screening for People With Symptoms or Risk Factors MSK melanoma experts recommend regular screening for people
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Lea nuestras pautas de detección del melanoma y descubra cómo la fotografía en 3D está mejorando nuestra capacidad para detectar esta grave enfermedad.
… What is My Risk for Melanoma? A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. Melanoma Risk Factors Learn about the risk factors for melanoma. Melanoma Screening for People With Symptoms or Risk Factors MSK melanoma experts recommend regular screening for people
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Learn about Brachytherapy, which is an internal form of radiation therapy pioneered at MSK, in which radioactive seeds are implanted near the site of the tumor.
… Brachytherapy is an internal form of radiation therapy , pioneered at MSK, in which radioactive seeds are implanted near the site of the tumor. These procedures are performed as outpatient treatments under anesthesia. Most patients go home the same day as the procedure. Request an Appointment Call 800