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Learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s clinical trials and research program designed to develop more-effective therapies for women with uterine sarcomas.

… Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering are working to develop more-effective therapies for women with uterine sarcomas through clinical trials and research. In clinical trials, medical experts and researchers evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new therapies and diagnostic tools. Participating in

There are two main types of male breast cancer: infiltrating (or invasive) breast carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ.

… Any type of breast cancer that occurs in women can also affect men. Some of the more common ones are: Infiltrating (or Invasive) Breast Carcinoma There are two types of invasive breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) starts in the breast duct and can then break through the duct wall, invading

Learn about the parts of the eye, including the cornea, the iris, the macula, and more.

… The cornea is the clear portion of the front of the eye. The conjunctiva is a tissue which lines the eyelids and the eyeball up to the edge of the cornea. The iris is the colored portion of the eye. It is made up of a spongy tissue and is an extension of the choroid. The pupil is the opening in the iris

Visit our Survivorship Center to learn more about our services for cancer survivors and their families, including support groups and healthy living programs.

… VIDEO | 01:52 Learn About MSK's Adult Survivorship Program Dr. Ginger Gardner highlights the expert care people receive after they finish active cancer treatment and move into MSK's Adult Survivorship Program.  Video Details Even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, you may still need our help

Meet our team of retinoblastoma doctors, surgeons, and experts who will develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your child. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… Our retinoblastoma experts provide care to children, adolescents, and young adults. Our pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other specialists work as a team to give your child the best possible outcome and quality of care. As our patient, your child will see the same team of healthcare

MSK doctors perform a variety of tests to diagnose leukemia and determine its type and subtype.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering we are committed to giving you the most-accurate prognosis and best treatment recommendations possible —whether that means using existing drugs such as chemotherapy or recommending a clinical trial . We routinely test our patients for a large panel of genetic mutations known

Los médicos de MSK realizan una variedad de pruebas para diagnosticar la leucemia y determinar su tipo y subtipo.

… En Memorial Sloan Kettering nos comprometemos a brindarle el pronóstico más preciso y las mejores recomendaciones de tratamiento posibles, ya sea que eso signifique el uso de medicamentos existentes, como la quimioterapia o la recomendación de que participe en un ensayo clínico . De forma regular, evaluamos

Learn about this rare melanoma, which usually appears as a pink or red spot on the skin.

… Amelanotic melanoma refers to a rare variant of skin cancer. It begins when the melanocytes in the skin grow out of control and form tumors. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for making melanin, the pigment that determines the color of the skin. Amelanotic melanoma is different from other skin melanomas

Obtenga más información sobre este melanoma poco común, que generalmente aparece como una mancha rosa o roja en la piel.

… El melanoma amelanótico se trata de una variante poco común de cáncer de piel. Comienza cuando los melanocitos de la piel crecen sin control y forman tumores. Los melanocitos son las células encargadas de producir melanina, el pigmento que determina el color de la piel. El melanoma amelanótico se diferencia

Find a concise overview of salivary gland anatomy.

… If you have been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer, knowing a little bit about the salivary glands will help you talk to your doctor about surgery or other aspects of your care. The salivary glands make saliva and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva helps with swallowing