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Learn about mucosal melanoma, a rare form of the disease that begins in the head and neck region, the anus, the vagina and vulva, or the GI tract.

… While most melanomas develop in the skin, mucosal melanoma is always internal. It begins in the mucus membranes that line various parts of the body. This includes the head and neck region, the anus, the vagina and vulva, and the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms vary based on the location of the melanoma

Obtenga más información sobre el melanoma de las mucosas, una forma poco común de la enfermedad que comienza en la región de la cabeza y el cuello, el ano, la vagina y la vulva o el tubo digestivo.

… Si bien la mayoría de los melanomas se presentan en la piel, el melanoma de mucosas siempre es interno. Comienza en las membranas mucosas que recubren varias partes del cuerpo, que incluyen la región de la cabeza y el cuello, el ano, la vagina y la vulva y el tubo digestivo. Los síntomas varían según

The most common risk factor for bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is chronic inflammation of the bile ducts. Other risk factors include smoking and older age.

… People who have chronic (long-standing) inflammation of the bile ducts have an increased risk of developing bile duct cancer. Smaller stones that form in the bile ducts (bile duct stones) or pass into them from the gallbladder (gallstones) can lead to this type of chronic inflammation. Other inflammatory

Chemotherapy and targeted therapies may help you live longer and have fewer symptoms. Most often, these treatments are for people who have more advanced stomach cancer.

… Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy may help you live longer and have fewer symptoms. Your MSK care team will decide if these treatments are best for you. Treatment will be based on your situation, the  stage of cancer , and biomarkers (tumor traits we test for). Chemotherapy : MSK oncologists

Our experts coordinate closely to find the most-effective approach to treating your advanced or complex skin cancer.

… We know that the most effective way to treat advanced basal cell, squamous cell, and other forms of unusual, aggressive, or metastasized skin cancers is to receive care at a comprehensive cancer center that focuses on treating the person as a whole and maintaining quality of life. And that’s exactly

Tracheal and bronchial diseases can be difficult to diagnose. Early signs and symptoms may progress slowly over time and are often mistaken for a variety of other respiratory disorders.

… Tracheal and bronchial diseases can be difficult to diagnose. Early signs and symptoms may progress slowly over time and are often mistaken for a variety of other respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have symptoms such as shortness

Learn about common signs and symptoms of endometrial (uterine) cancer which include abnormal vaginal bleeding and heavy bleeding between periods.

… More than 90 percent of women with endometrial (uterine) cancer experience abnormal vaginal bleeding . In some cases, the bleeding may appear as vaginal discharge that is watery, pink, or white instead of red. Women in their late 30s and early 40s may also experience heavy bleeding between periods. If

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

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

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