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  • Melanoma de extensión superficial

    Conozca las señales de advertencia y las opciones de tratamiento para el melanoma de extensión superficial, el tipo más común de melanoma cutáneo.

    … El melanoma de extensión superficial es un tipo 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 de extensión superficial es el

  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease: Support and Survivorship

    Our programs are designed to help women cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of being diagnosed and treated for GTD.

    … Being diagnosed and treated for a gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) tumor can pose a range of challenges for women and their families. To help you manage any issues that may arise, we offer a range of support programs. Living Beyond Cancer People facing the challenges of cancer survivorship can

  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)

    Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is not cancer. There’s a small risk it can become cancer. Out of every 100 people with MGUS, each year, 1 or 2 of them will get cancer from MGUS.

    … Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is not cancer. There’s a small risk it can become cancer. Out of every 100 people with MGUS, each year, 1 or 2 of them will get cancer from MGUS. MGUS (pronounced like EM-gus) is when your blood makes an abnormal (not normal) protein called m-protein

  • Melanoma Risk Factors, Causes & Prevention

    Learn more about the causes of melanoma, including too much exposure to UV light. Read about the steps you can take to prevent melanoma.

    … What is My Risk for Melanoma? These are the risk factors for melanoma: Sun exposure. Age. Atypical moles. Many moles. Large moles at birth. Personal or family history of melanoma. Fair skin. Sun Exposure Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the major risk factor for skin cancer,

  • Factores de riesgo, causas y prevención del melanoma

    Obtenga más información sobre las causas del melanoma, incluida la exposición excesiva a la luz ultravioleta. Lea sobre los pasos que puede seguir para prevenir el melanoma.

    … What is My Risk for Melanoma? These are the risk factors for melanoma: Sun exposure. Age. Atypical moles. Many moles. Large moles at birth. Personal or family history of melanoma. Fair skin. Sun Exposure Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the major risk factor for skin cancer,

  • Pituitary Tumor Treatment

    Experts at MSK are among the most experienced in the nation at treating pituitary gland tumors through surgery, medication, radiation therapy, and more. Learn about our approach to care.

    … Surgery is the primary treatment recommended for most pituitary tumors. And for many people, that’s the only treatment needed. Others, particularly those with prolactinomas , may need medications or radiation therapy . The treatment recommended by your doctor largely depends on the symptoms you are having

  • Types of Gallbladder Cancer

    The most common gallbladder cancer is adenocarcinoma. It begins in the cells that line the insides of the gallbladder. Learn more about adenocarcinoma and other types of gallbladder cancer.

    … Illustration of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and small intestine Most gallbladder cancers are a type called adenocarcinoma. Cancer cells in the gallbladder sometimes spread to nearby lymph nodes or organs. The type of gallbladder cancer depends on the kind of cell where it began. Several varieties

  • Types of Cancer of Unknown Primary

    There are four types of cancer of unknown primary: adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and neuroendocrine carcinoma.

    … There are four types of cancer of unknown primary (CUP). A pathologist can determine the CUP type by looking at cells from the tumor under a microscope. Adenocarcinoma Approximately 60 percent of tumors designated as cancer of unknown primary are adenocarcinoma. These tumors are made of the epithelial

  • Follow-Up Care & Support for Tracheal Diseases

    At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we offer rehabilitation services for people after surgery as well as for those receiving outpatient treatment for tracheal diseases.

    … At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we offer rehabilitation services for people after surgery as well as for those receiving outpatient treatment for tracheal diseases. Postoperative Pulmonary Program To help patients recover immediately after surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a Postoperative Pulmonary

  • Autoimmune Blood Cell Disorders

    … Your immune system is a powerful tool against infection. But sometimes the immune system goes into overdrive, working against the very body it was designed to protect. These “autoimmune” disorders can affect blood cells. At MSK Kids, our hematologists have experience treating rare, severe autoimmune