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Lymphoma is a blood cancer that starts in the body’s immune system cells. It is one of the most common forms of cancer in adults. Learn more about treatment options for all types of the disease.

… Request an Appointment Call 646-497-9137 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an Appointment Lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in white blood cells called lymphocytes. These cells play an important role in the immune system, helping your body fight infections and other diseases.

Learn how our doctors may use a mix of imaging tests, pathology results, and surgery to diagnose and stage uterine sarcomas.

… During your first appointment, we’ll review your pathology slides and the results of your imaging tests, such as CT, MRI, or PET scans. Uterine sarcomas are rare, and each type develops and changes in different ways. For that reason, one of our highly trained pathologists who specialize in sarcoma will

Learn about the signs and symptoms of melanoma, which include unusual moles or marks on your skin.

… The first sign of melanoma is usually a changing, irregular spot on the skin that looks different from other spots. Melanoma can start in a mole that you’ve had for years, or it may be a new spot on the skin. Talk to your doctor if you notice a spot on your skin that is suspicious for melanoma. Melanoma

Obtenga más información sobre los signos y síntomas del melanoma, que incluyen lunares o marcas inusuales en la piel.

… El primer signo de melanoma suele ser una mancha irregular y cambiante en la piel que se ve diferente a otras manchas. El melanoma puede comenzar en un lunar que ha tenido durante años o puede ser una nueva mancha en la piel. Hable con su médico si nota una mancha en la piel que sospeche que puede ser

At MSK, we may use multiple techniques to diagnose and stage bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), including blood tests, imaging, and biopsy.

… If you have symptoms symptoms that suggest you may have bile duct cancer, it’s vital that your doctor has a clear and complete understanding of what’s causing them. When making a diagnosis, our experts take the time to learn about your medical history and understand your overall health. We conduct a

After confirming a diagnosis of stomach cancer, we use sophisticated imaging tests to stage the disease.

… Staging is part of the diagnosis process. It tells us how advanced a cancer is. It describes the tumor’s size, location, and how far it has spread. Staging helps your care team choose the best treatment and follow-up care for you. Your doctor will give you a physical exam and review the results of your

Learn how our doctors use chemotherapy to care for people with brain tumors.

… Historically there have been only a limited number of chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of brain tumors. This is because of the potential side effects of drugs entering the brain and the difficulty of getting drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, a “wall” that protects the brain by pumping toxins

Our doctors & experts on our multidisciplinary pediatric lymphoma expert team collaborate to maximize your child's chance of a cure. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Our multidisciplinary Pediatric Lymphoma Service provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with many types of lymphoma. Our pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other specialists collaborate to maximize your child’s chance of a cure. Our patients

Radiation therapy can be used before or after surgery for gallbladder cancer or as the main treatment.

… Radiation therapy uses precisely focused high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. To treat gallbladder cancer, our doctors may give radiation alone or in combination with chemotherapy or other treatments. We deliver radiation therapy in a variety of forms. The kind of radiation we recommend depends on

Surgery is the cornerstone of ovarian cancer treatment. Find out how our specialized surgeons are working to achieve better outcomes for their patients.

… MSK surgeon, Oliver Zivanovic, speaking with a female colleague dressed in their scrubs. Surgeon Oliver Zivanovic has particular expertise in performing surgery to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer. Surgery is the main treatment for ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer at Memorial Sloan