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Our medical team has unparalleled expertise in diagnosing uncommon blood disorders. We provide state-of the-art treatment for these diseases and their complications.
… Our experts in rare blood disorders have unparalleled expertise in diagnosing uncommon blood disorders such as myeloproliferative neoplasms . We provide state-of the-art treatment for these diseases and their complications. Select from the list below to learn more about our specialists, their education
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Select from the list below to learn more about MSK MDS experts, their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of expertise.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, we work together to provide the best possible care for people with MDS. We have a multidisciplinary team. This includes specialists in hematologic oncology, stem cell transplantation, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and pain management Select from
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Memorial Sloan Kettering offers treatments for people who have just been diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma as well as for those whose disease has come back after initial treatment. Learn about the two phases of treatment.
… For people who have just been diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, there are two phases of treatment: induction treatment, followed by consolidation treatment. During induction treatment, chemotherapy is used to shrink the tumor or tumors. Several chemotherapy drugs may be used. A drug
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Learn why the outlook for people diagnosed with lymphoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is more promising today than ever before.
… Treatment for lymphoma may include radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of both. It may also include immunotherapy or other new treatments. The treatment that is best for you will depend on many factors, such as the type of lymphoma you have and whether it has come back after previous treatment.
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Meet MSK’s multidisciplinary team of specialists — including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuro-endocrinologists — who treat pituitary gland tumors.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering is home to the multidisciplinary Pituitary and Skull Base Tumor Center , which brings together doctors from a range of specialties to provide world-class, comprehensive care to patients who have been diagnosed with pituitary, parasellar, paranasal sinus, and other skull base
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Find up-to-date information about liver metastases (secondary liver cancer) and learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s advances in diagnosis and treatment.
… Liver metastases are cancerous tumors that have spread ( metastasized ) to the liver from another part of the body. These tumors can appear shortly after the original tumor develops, or even months or years later. Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Find a listing of clinical trials for AIDS-associated cancers that are currently enrolling new patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… If you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial, you may have access to new therapies that are not yet widely available. Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat cancer. These studies can also help doctors compare the effectiveness
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Learn about the risk factors for developing thyroid cancer.
… A risk factor for thyroid cancer is a condition, behavior, or other part of your life that increases the likelihood of developing the disease. It’s important to understand what risk factors you have for developing thyroid cancer so that your doctors can decide which treatment approach will be most effective
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We offer our patients different options for the treatment of male breast cancer. The approach we recommend for you will depend on the specifics of your disease.
… Our goal is to give every man who comes to Memorial Sloan Kettering for breast cancer treatment compassionate, personalized care from our team of experts. Your team will include doctors, nurses, and other professionals whose sole focus is breast cancer. Specialists from all areas of breast cancer care
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To diagnose squamous cell skin cancer, doctors at MSK will examine you and take a biopsy of the area.
… To diagnose skin cancer, the doctor will start by taking a complete medical history and asking you about your exposure to the sun over the years. We’ll also want to know about the risk factors you may have, such as previous skin cancers or a family history of skin conditions. Show your doctor any unusual