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Memorial Sloan Kettering provides comprehensive treatment for squamous cell carcinoma, adenoid cystic carcinoma, and carcinoid tumors.

… Tumors in the trachea and bronchi can block the airway and cause breathing problems. Most of the tumors that form in the trachea and bronchi in adults are cancerous, but a few are noncancerous. Squamous cell carcinoma, which usually arises in the lower part of the trachea, is the most common type of

When surgery alone is not likely to be an effective cure, our doctors may recommend a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy.

… We treat many cases of cervical cancer with surgery alone. However, there are women with disease that has started to spread, or who have tumors with high-risk features, for which we recommend additional measures such as radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy, a systemic treatment that kills cancer cells

The most common form of lymphoma is non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more about the different types of B cell lymphoma and T cell lymphoma.

… Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common type of lymphoma. While it can occur at any age, most people who develop the illness are older adults. Read more about lymphoma in children or about Hodgkin lymphoma . There are many types of NHL, all of which are divided into two major groups: B cell lymphoma

Learn about how MSK neurosurgeons and other brain tumor experts care for people with meningioma.

… Meningioma is a typically slow-growing, noncancerous (benign) tumor that forms in the membranes that surround the brain on the inside of the skull. People with meningiomas generally have a good prognosis. But if meningioma grows back after treatment, it can become problematic, even life- threatening.

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

… The DNA of a melanoma tumor usually contains many mutations. Mutations are changes in the sequence of a person’s DNA that can cause tumors to grow. One approach to melanoma treatment involves the use of drugs (also called therapies) that can target and disable the cells with these mutations. This, in

Nuestros expertos están listos para ayudar con la atención compasiva y las opciones de terapias dirigidas para tratar el melanoma más avanzadas disponibles. Lea sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudar.

… El ADN de un tumor de melanoma generalmente contiene muchas mutaciones. Las mutaciones son cambios en la secuencia del ADN de una persona que pueden hacer que los tumores crezcan. Un método para el tratamiento del melanoma implica el uso de fármacos (también llamados terapias) que pueden atacar y desactivar

To properly treat cancer that has spread to the brain, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Find out how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors make sure this happens.

… To diagnose brain metastases, your doctor often will: Give you a neurologic (nervous system) exam. Get your medical history. Give you imaging tests. Imaging Tests Computed tomography (CT) During a  CT scan , a special machine uses X-rays to take a fast series of pictures from many angles. The X-ray pictures

The biggest cause of bladder cancer is smoking. Learn about the other risk factors and how you can prevent this disease.

… Anyone can get bladder cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. The main risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, and having a family history of the disease. This information explains the risk factors for bladder cancer.  

There are many types of histiocytosis. A correct diagnosis is important to make sure we choose the treatment that's best for the type of histiocytosis you have.

… There are several types of histiocytosis. They often have similar symptoms, which can make it hard to get a correct histiocytosis  diagnosis . Histiocytosis affects people of all ages. In children, the most common types of histiocytosis are:   Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most common leukemias in adults. Learn more about AML and how it’s diagnosed.

… Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most common leukemias in adults, is diagnosed in about 20,000 people in the United States each year. The average age at diagnosis is 72. The disease affects more men than women. New Patient Appointments Call 646-497-9154 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days