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There are about 20 different types of tumors that can grow in the pancreas. MSK pancreatic cancer experts explain some of the most common types and how to treat them.

… The pancreas makes enzymes from a type of cell called an exocrine  cell. Most of your pancreas is made up of exocrine cells. A very small part of the pancreas is made of endocrine cells. These cells make hormones, such as insulin. Pancreatic tumors start in either exocrine or endocrine cells. More than

Learn more about what role chromosomes play in developing chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

… Approximately 5,980 new cases of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) were diagnosed in the United States in 2014. The average age at diagnosis is 65, and the disease is slightly more common in men than women. In recent years, an increasing proportion of younger people have been diagnosed with CML, but the

Obtenga más información sobre la función que desempeñan los cromosomas en la aparición de la leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC).

… En 2014 se diagnosticaron aproximadamente 5980 casos nuevos de leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC) en los Estados Unidos. La edad promedio en el momento del diagnóstico es de 65 años y la enfermedad es un poco más frecuente en hombres que en mujeres. En los últimos años, a una proporción cada vez mayor de

The two most common tests that our doctors at MSK use to diagnosis stomach (gastric) cancer are endoscopy and barium X-ray.

… How do doctors know if you have stomach cancer? MSK diagnoses cancer using many new technologies that we developed or improved. We’re always researching ways to diagnose cancer with greater accuracy, which lets us improve treatment results. Learn more about  how we diagnose cancer . Before you start

Learn about the major types of leukemia in adults, and understand the differences between acute and chronic types of leukemias.

… Doctors categorize leukemia based on which type of white blood cell is involved — lymphocytes or myeloid cells — and whether the illness is developing very quickly ( acute disease ) or slowly over time ( chronic disease ). Treatment options depend on the type of leukemia you have. Lymphocytic leukemias

Obtenga más información sobre los principales tipos de leucemia en adultos y sobre las diferencias entre los tipos de leucemias agudas y crónicas.

… Los médicos clasifican la leucemia según el tipo de glóbulos blancos afectados ( linfocitos o células mieloides ) y si la enfermedad se está desarrollando muy rápidamente ( enfermedad aguda ) o lentamente con el tiempo ( enfermedad crónica ). Las leucemias linfocíticas se presentan a partir de células

Find out more about the diagnostic tests that can look for the presence of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.

… People who develop symptoms that suggest they may have central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma may have one or more of the following diagnostic tests: An MRI of the brain so doctors can see where the cancer is located. On an MRI, CNS lymphoma in the brain may appear as a single tumor or more than one.

Learn how radiation therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering can help control metastatic brain tumors.

… Radiation therapy is an important treatment for brain cancer. MSK experts use very advanced methods to deliver exact doses of radiation directly to brain tumors. This causes less harm to nearby healthy tissues.  If radiation therapy is right for you, we offer this treatment at MSK locations in Manhattan

Our team of doctors & surgeons will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our basal carcinoma skin cancer experts.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for people with basal cell carcinoma and other skin cancers. Our skin cancer team includes specialists in: dermatology head and neck cancers surgery radiation oncology medical oncology Each team member has expertise in evaluating

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

… Life after cancer can be filled with changes you did not expect. Our survivorship team is here to lead you through those changes. They will be your guide to living beyond cancer. Caring for you after cancer treatment is part of MSK’s focus on supporting the whole person. Our goal is to improve your quality