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Mesothelioma surgeons at Memorial Sloan Kettering are among the most experienced in the world at treating this cancer.
… The goal of surgery for mesothelioma at Memorial Sloan Kettering is to remove all of your cancer. Our top priority is to keep you safe and make sure that you have a good quality of life after the procedure. The surgical approach we recommend for you depends on the type of mesothelioma you’ve been diagnosed
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See what it is that bone marrow does and how it can lead to the development of disorders known as myeloproliferative neoplasms.
… Normally, the bone marrow makes blood stem cells. These immature cells become mature blood cells over time. A blood stem cell may become a myeloid stem cell or a lymphoid stem cell. A myeloid stem cell develops into one of three types of mature blood cells: a red blood cell, white blood cell, or platelet
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Learn more about salpingo-oophorectomy, the surgical removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, and our expertise in helping to prevent and treat ovarian cancer.
… Some women at high risk for ovarian cancer undergo a procedure called salpingo-oophorectomy to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes as a preventive measure, before ovarian cancer has been diagnosed. At Memorial Sloan Kettering we can perform this procedure on an outpatient basis using a minimally invasive
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Radiation may be effective for some people with soft tissue sarcoma. Learn more about who may benefit from this treatment approach.
… Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy X-rays to destroy sarcoma cells. Doctors usually recommend radiation in combination with surgery to remove a soft tissue sarcoma . Whether you receive radiation therapy before or after surgery depends on the size and location of the
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… Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have powerful chemotherapy drugs attached to antibodies. They recognize tumors and deliver the chemotherapy right to them. ADCs have 3 parts: An antibody that binds to certain proteins or receptors on the surface of the cancer cell. A drug, such as chemotherapy, that can
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There are two main types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma. The type you have depends on which kind of tissue the cancer begins in.
… There are two main types of mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal mesothelioma. The type you have depends on which kind of tissue the cancer begins in. Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for about 75 percent of all cases diagnosed
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You can lower your risk for esophageal cancer by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
… A variety of physical, lifestyle, and environmental factors can make some people more likely to develop esophageal cancer than others. Although there is no sure way to prevent esophageal cancer, there are things you can do to reduce your risk. We recommend keeping these healthy habits. Quit smoking.
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Learn how our doctors use a mix of imaging tests, pathology results, and surgery to diagnose and stage liver cancer.
… It’s very important to get an accurate diagnosis of primary liver cancer so that your condition can be treated the right way from the beginning. Your Memorial Sloan Kettering team uses diagnosis information to create a treatment plan that’s just right for you. Along with a diagnosis, we’ll determine
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Find in-depth information on the most advanced technologies currently used to diagnose salivary gland tumors.
… Making an accurate diagnosis is a key first step in developing the best treatment plan for salivary gland cancer. As part of this process, your doctor will tell you: which type of salivary gland cancer you have, depending on its cell type as seen under a microscope whether the cancer is growing slowly
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Our doctors and researchers are constantly seeking new and improved treatments for soft tissue sarcoma through our program of clinical trials.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors are constantly working to improve treatment for people with soft tissue sarcoma through clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial may give you access to treatments that are not widely available elsewhere. These studies may offer additional options if the cancer