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Visit now to learn about our approach and expertise in diagnosing tumors of the pituitary gland using blood tests to check for hormone imbalances & MRI scans.

… Tumors of the pituitary gland and other related conditions such as Rathke’s cleft cyst and craniopharyngioma are often challenging to diagnose. That’s in part because many of these conditions never cause symptoms . In some people, headaches, nausea, and vision problems are attributed to other diseases

Our hematologists are experts in diagnosing and treating rare blood disorders. These include histiocytosis and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering provides expert care for people with rare blood disorders. Our depth of experience means that you get the best possible care, no matter how uncommon the disease. Our doctors have expertise in treating these disorders and their complications. We are highly skilled in deciding

The tests used to diagnose neuroblastoma can also be used to determine the stage of the disease. Stage is a term that refers to the location and extent of cancer tumor(s) and cells.

… How We Look for Neuroblastoma Spread If the MSK Kids team learns that your child has neuroblastoma, staging is important to learn how much the cancer has grown and spread. We use this information when determining how much treatment your child needs and what kind. The tumor stages outlined below are based

Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts.

… Our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts in neurosurgery, neurotology (skull-base surgery), radiology, neurology, and radiation oncology will evaluate and discuss your case and decide on a treatment recommendation as a team. An appointment to see one of our acoustic neuroma experts for an

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative . Your follow-up care is provided by a

Learn about active Kaposi sarcoma clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere.

… Our physicians and researchers continue to investigate new ways to treat Kaposi sarcoma. As a patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering, you may have access to novel therapies for the disease that are not available elsewhere through one of our clinical trials. Our investigators also participate in national

Learn how often you need to come back for care if you have completed treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.

… Once you have completed treatment for soft tissue sarcoma, your doctors will want you to come back for regular appointments so we can monitor you for side effects of treatment and signs that the cancer has returned. These checkups may include a physical exam, X-rays or other imaging tests, and biopsies

Find out what’s involved in active surveillance for prostate cancer and why some men choose this option.

… Not all prostate cancers are the same. Some grow quickly and need treatment right away. Others grow slowly and are less likely to metastasize (spread) to other parts of your body. This kind of prostate cancer is low risk. If you have a prostate cancer that grows slowly, your healthcare provider may recommend

Descubra en qué consiste la observación activa del cáncer de próstata y por qué algunos hombres eligen esta opción.

… No todos los casos de cáncer de próstata son iguales. Algunos crecen rápidamente y necesitan tratamiento de inmediato. Otros crecen con lentitud y es menos probable que hagan metástasis (se diseminen) a otras partes del cuerpo. Este tipo de cáncer de próstata es de bajo riesgo. Si usted tiene un tipo

Learn about asbestos exposure and other serious risk factors for developing mesothelioma.

… Asbestos Exposure The main risk factor for developing mesothelioma is being exposed to asbestos. Asbestos is a fibrous substance that was widely used as a building material from the 1950s to the 1990s in the United States. It was valued for its insulating and fire-resistant properties, among others.