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Learn about the symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, which may be different depending on where in the body the cancer is located.
… Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma can cause different symptoms depending on where it is located in the body. Symptoms for primary and secondary CNS lymphoma are the same. Symptoms of CNS Lymphoma in the Brain CNS lymphoma in the brain causes symptoms in about three-quarters of people who have it.
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Learn more about diagnosing pediatric blood disorders and how our experts in hematology can help you or your child only at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… When your child comes to MSK Kids, our experts in hematology (the study of blood) will perform a complete medical work-up that may include: a physical exam to look for certain outward signs of blood disorders blood tests, the most common way hematologists diagnose blood disorders genetic tests for certain
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Through our clinical trials, you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere. Learn more about our primary bone cancer clinical trials.
… Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering are constantly working to improve treatment for bone cancer patients everywhere. One way we do this is through clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial may give you access to surgical procedures and other treatments that are not widely available elsewhere
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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we’ll want to continue to check in with you once your active treatment for endometrial (uterine) cancer is over.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, it’s one of our priorities to continue to check in with you once your active treatments are over to be sure you’re healing well and managing any side effects, and to watch for any signs that your cancer is returning. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for people who’ve
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Browse the variety of support services we offer children with retinoblastoma and their families at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we understand it can be overwhelming for a child and family to live with cancer. Our retinoblastoma experts understand the symptoms and side effects of treatment , including social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery . Many children have received treatment
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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, our team of doctors & experts includes three pediatric neurologists and four pediatric oncologists who specialize in the care of children with brain tumors.
… Our Pediatric Brain Tumor Service works across disciplines to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and young adults with brain or central nervous system tumors. We know you probably have a lot of questions about what to do now. Our neurosurgeons offer same-day phone consultations. Call
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Learn about common signs and symptoms of pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, such as shortness of breath, abdominal swelling, and pleural effusion (fluid in the lungs) that comes back after being drained.
… Many people who are diagnosed with mesothelioma realize that they’ve had signs or symptoms of the disease for some time but thought it was something else. A sign of pleural mesothelioma includes a pleural effusion — some people call this fluid in the lungs — that often comes back after being drained.
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Our experts in male breast cancer include surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other doctors as well as a dedicated nursing staff.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering treats more breast cancer patients — men and women — than any other cancer center in the nation. We have a large, multidisciplinary team of physicians (including breast surgeons, breast medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and radiologists) who work together
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Find in-depth information about gallbladder cancer and how Memorial Sloan Kettering can help.
… If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, you may face a lot of difficult questions. Where should you go for care? What are your treatment options? How can you keep your quality of life? Reading this guide is a good place to begin finding answers. From here, you can
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MSK Kids surgeons in New York City are known around the world as experts in complex pediatric liver cancer surgery. We help children whose liver tumors may be in areas that are too hard for other surgeons to remove.
… MSK Kids surgeons in New York City are known around the world as experts in complex pediatric liver cancer surgery. We help children whose liver tumors may be in areas that are too hard for other surgeons to remove. Our pediatric liver cancer care team members are experts in these advanced surgeries