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Our medical team and psychosocial team work together to minimize and treat the physical and psychological side effects of leukemia therapy. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Will my child have side effects? This is one of the most frequent questions we hear from parents and young people starting leukemia treatment . The short answer is yes: There will be some side effects. The good news is that at MSK Kids, we tailor every child’s care plan to include the most-effective

Surgery offers the best treatment for curing bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that has not spread. Learn about the techniques our experts use.

… Surgery is the preferred treatment for bile duct cancer and offers the best chance for a cure. The location and sensitivity of the bile ducts make surgery challenging. These procedures require a high level of expertise. For tumors that have not spread, the most effective approach is using a traditional

Learn how our doctors manage cancer-related blood disorders. These include thrombosis, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and other bleeding and clotting issues.

… Blood-related disorders and complications are often side effects of cancer treatment or certain types of cancer. These problems can include blood clots , bleeding disorders , and anemia . Blood complications can make cancer treatment more challenging. For people who already had a blood disorder before

Learn about the warning signs of lentigo maligna melanoma. Read about MSK’s particular expertise in diagnosing and treating this rare condition, which often develops on the face.

… Lentigo maligna (LM) and lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) are types of skin cancer. They begin when the melanocytes in the skin grow out of control and form tumors. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for making melanin, the pigment that determines the color of the skin. LM refers to the early stage

Obtenga información sobre las señales de advertencia del melanoma lentigo maligno. Lea sobre la experiencia particular de MSK en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta rara enfermedad, que a menudo se presenta en la cara.

… El lentigo maligno (LM) y el melanoma lentigo maligno (LMM) son tipos de cáncer de piel. Comienzan 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. LM es la fase inicial

MSK doctors can help you with plasma cell disorders that are related to multiple myeloma.

… MGUS Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a precancerous condition that can turn into multiple myeloma. People have low levels of myeloma cells or m-protein. There are no symptoms of myeloma or organ damage. If you have MGUS, there’s only a slight risk each year it will turn into

… ComPreSs Knee Replacement A novel method to secure the replacement into the bone. This method promotes strengthening rather than thinning as occurs with other types of knee replacement. A rotating hinge knee joint replacement promotes better function and implant durability. ComPreSs Knee Replacement

Your glioma treatment plan is based on the size, type, and grade of the tumor. We assess whether it’s putting pressure on the brain or has spread to other parts of the body.

… The options to treat a glioma brain tumor include: Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation therapy A combination of these therapies Clinical trials Your glioma treatment plan is based on the size, type, and grade of the tumor. We assess whether it’s putting pressure on the brain or has spread to other parts of

There is no standard treatment for cancers of unknown primary, so doctors at MSK use a collaborative approach to ensure that every person receives the treatment or combination of treatments that will best address their individual condition.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, care for cancers of unknown primary is managed by a team of doctors. Each member specializes in using chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, or other therapies to treat cancers of unknown primary. This collaborative approach ensures that every person we care for gets the

The single largest risk factor for prostate cancer is age. Learn more about how race, family history, and certain symptoms can affect your risk as well.

… How do you get prostate cancer? Some people may worry that something they did could cause the disease. But these are the most common reasons for developing prostate cancer. You have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer if you have any of these risk factors:   Age is the biggest risk factor The