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Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) are a group of closely related disorders that arise in the bone marrow. Learn more about MDS diagnosis and treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… What Is Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)? Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDSs) are a group of similar blood diseases that start in the bone marrow. There are many kinds of myelodysplastic syndrome (MY-eh-loh-dis-PLAS-tik SIN-drome). It’s a type of blood cancer where there are abnormal (not normal) cells. Your

MSK’s Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Equity Program is a community outreach, clinical, and research program that helps people of color at high-risk of developing endometrial cancer understand their risk, get the right diagnosis, and receive the appropriate care.

… Endometrial (en-doh-MEE-tree-al) cancer is in the endometrium, the layer of tissue that lines the uterus. In the United States, the total number of new cases of endometrial cancer is rising, but Black and White people have very different experiences with the disease. The biggest increase is among Black

El Programa de Equidad para Pacientes con Cáncer de Endometrio de MSK es un programa clínico, de investigación y de extensión comunitaria que ayuda a las personas de color con alto riesgo de padecer cáncer de endometrio a comprender su riesgo, obtener el diagnóstico correcto y recibir la atención adecuada.

… El cáncer de endometrio se encuentra en el endometrio, la capa de tejido que recubre el útero. En los Estados Unidos, el número total de nuevos casos de cáncer de endometrio está aumentando, pero las personas blancas y las afroamericanas tienen experiencias muy diferentes con la enfermedad. El mayor

Learn about the signs of and treatments for leiomyosarcoma.

… Leiomyosarcoma is a rare condition. The cancer cells grow and multiply abnormally to form a tumor in the smooth muscle tissue of the body. Smooth muscle refers to the muscle tissue that lines hollow parts of the body, such as the bladder, uterus, stomach, veins, and arteries. Leiomyosarcoma is a form

Learn about the symptoms for pediatric lymphoma. The most common symptom is one or more enlarged lymph nodes.

… What are the symptoms of lymphoma in children? Lymphoma most often causes one or more swollen lymph nodes, usually in the neck, underarm, or groin. These are painless. Lymphoma can also cause these symptoms: unexplained fever night sweats loss of appetite or weight loss coughing or difficulty breathing

Prostate cancer and its treatments can cause problems, including urination problems and erectile dysfunction (ED). Learn about the side effects of prostate cancer surgery and how experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering can help minimize complications.

… Major advances have been made in treating prostate cancer. Still, the disease and its treatments can cause reactions and side effects, including urination problems and erectile dysfunction (ED). At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we understand how troubling these can be, and we’re here to help you minimize

El cáncer de próstata y sus tratamientos pueden causar problemas, incluidos problemas para orinar y disfunción eréctil. Obtenga información sobre los efectos secundarios de la cirugía de cáncer de próstata y cómo los expertos de Memorial Sloan Kettering pueden ayudar a minimizar las complicaciones.

… Se han hecho grandes avances en el tratamiento del cáncer de próstata. Aun así, la enfermedad y sus tratamientos pueden causar reacciones y efectos secundarios, incluidos problemas para orinar y disfunción eréctil. En Memorial Sloan Kettering, entendemos lo preocupantes que pueden ser y estamos aquí

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

We're innovators in using radiation therapy to treat and cure prostate cancer. Learn more about common treatment approaches at MSK, such as brachytherapy and IMRT.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams or radioactive seeds to kill tumors. The most common types we use for prostate cancer are: Brachytherapy Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) Hypofractionated radiation therapy ( MSK Precise® ) Proton therapy Everyone’s prostate cancer is different. The

Somos innovadores en el uso de la radioterapia para tratar y curar el cáncer de próstata. Obtenga más información sobre los enfoques de tratamiento comunes en MSK, como la braquiterapia y la IMRT.

… La radioterapia utiliza haces de alta energía o semillas radiactivas para destruir los tumores. Los tipos más comunes que usamos para el cáncer de próstata son: Braquirradioterapia Radioterapia de intensidad modulada (IMRT) Radioterapia hipofraccionada ( MSK Precise® ) Terapia de protones El cáncer de