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Obtenga información sobre la braquiterapia, que es una forma interna de radioterapia, que se inició en MSK, en la que se implantan semillas radioactivas cerca del sitio del tumor.

… La braquiterapia es una forma interna de radioterapia , que se inició en MSK, en la que se implantan semillas radioactivas cerca del sitio del tumor. Estos procedimientos se realizan como tratamientos para pacientes ambulatorios bajo anestesia. La mayoría de los pacientes se van a casa el mismo día del

Achalasia is chronic condition that can increase the risk for developing esophageal cancer.

… Achalasia is a chronic condition that can increase the risk for developing esophageal cancer. It occurs when the valve between the esophagus and the stomach does not open properly and the esophageal pump does not push food down, allowing it to collect within the esophagus. This promotes enlarging and

Discover how retinoblastoma risk increases based on family history and learn about other risk factors at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… This chart shows the likelihood that a parent will give retinoblastoma to a child. Chart explaining the likelihood that a child will develop retinoblastoma if a parent had it. Ninety percent of all children who develop  retinoblastoma  are the first person in their family to have eye cancer. It is hard

Some men with prostate cancer experience symptoms, such as a frequent urge or inability to urinate. Learn more about common signs & symptoms.

… Can I have prostate cancer without symptoms? Many people with prostate cancer do not notice any symptoms. Often, the first sign of prostate problems is found during a  routine screening exam .   Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an appointment

Algunos hombres con cáncer de próstata tienen síntomas, como urgencia frecuente o incapacidad para orinar. Obtenga más información sobre los signos y síntomas comunes.

… ¿Puedo tener cáncer de próstata sin síntomas? Muchas personas con cáncer de próstata no notan ningún síntoma. Por lo general, el primer signo de problemas de próstata se encuentra durante un  examen de detección de rutina .   Solicite una cita Llame al 800-525-2225 Estamos disponibles las 24 horas del

Learn about the different types of graft-versus-host disease, a complication that can occur after a bone marrow transplant.

… Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a complication that can occur after a  stem cell or bone marrow transplant (BMT) that uses donor cells. This type of transplant is called an  allogeneic transplant . “Graft” refers to the marrow or stem cells from a donor. “Host” refers to the person who gets the transplant

We’ve led the way in developing an innovative approach to safely delivering high doses of radiation to parts of the body affected by mesothelioma.

… In addition to innovations we’ve made in safely delivering radiation therapy, Memorial Sloan Kettering often has radiation-related clinical trials open for enrollment to people with mesothelioma. The radiation approach we recommend for you depends on what type of mesothelioma you have. Radiation Therapy

The most common sign of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Learn more about what to look for and other symptoms that may be present.

… Blood in the urine (hematuria) is the most common sign of bladder cancer. This is a warning sign of bladder cancer for all genders, and for non-muscle invasive (NMIBC) and invasive bladder cancer. Muscle invasive bladder cancer means the cancer is in the muscle of the bladder. Most bladder cancer is

Learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s approach to diagnosing bladder cancer.

… Before you start treatment, your doctor first will get a clear understanding of the cause of your symptoms. To make their diagnosis, MSK experts learn about your medical history and overall health. They will give you a thorough exam and diagnostic tests, such as: Cystoscopy and Transurethral Resection

There are many drugs that doctors can use against soft tissue sarcoma. Learn about commonly used drugs as well as promising new approaches.

… There are many drugs that doctors can use against soft tissue sarcoma. The most commonly used chemotherapy drugs include: doxorubicin liposomal doxorubicin (Doxil®) gemcitabine (Gemzar®) and docetaxel (Docefrez®, Taxotere®) ifosfamide (Ifex®) dacarbazine (DTIC-Dome®) eribulin (Halaven®) trabectedin (