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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.

… VIDEO | 17:17 The Full Story: Endometrial Cancer and You Watch this video to learn about disparities in endometrial cancer. Video Details 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

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.

… VIDEO | 17:17 The Full Story: Endometrial Cancer and You Watch this video to learn about disparities in endometrial cancer. Video Details 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

Find in-depth information on the different types of adenomas, as well as related conditions like Cushing’s disease and acromegaly.

… Pituitary adenomas are the most common tumor type in the pituitary gland. “Adenoma” refers to a benign tumor that begins in glandular tissue. Pituitary adenomas can become cancerous (called pituitary carcinomas ), but these cases are extremely rare. Adenomas can also arise in other areas of the body

If you have been treated for an appendix tumor, MSK is here to help.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, you may still need our help. We’re committed to supporting you in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. We’ve built a program designed for cancer

Find information about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering’s approach to diagnosis and treatment. Treatment can include surgery, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or other techniques.

… Carcinoid tumors are the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor. An estimated 11,000 to 12,000 people are diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor each year in the United States. About two-thirds of all carcinoid tumors appear in the gastrointestinal system, particularly in the small intestine, rectum, stomach

Through our pediatric blood disorders clinical trials, you may have access to treatments before they are available elsewhere. Find out if a clinical trial is right for your child at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Clinical trials have formed the foundation of virtually every advance made in medical care. For some pediatric blood and immune disorders, clinical trials may offer hope where no hope existed before. MSK Kids is conducting clinical trials assessing new approaches for children with noncancerous blood

If surgery isn’t an option for treating your stomach cancer, we may offer radiation therapy to help control your symptoms.

… Radiation therapy uses very precise high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. Radiation oncologists are cancer doctors with special training in using radiation to treat cancer. MSK’s radiation therapy experts use the latest methods to deliver radiation just to the tumor while keeping nearby healthy tissue

MSK’s experts are among the most experienced in the nation at treating cancers that arise in the salivary gland. Find out how we can help.

… There are several ways to treat salivary gland cancer, depending on the location, the stage, and the type of cancer, including: surgery to remove the cancer radiation therapy, using high-energy rays (such as x-rays) to destroy the cancer cells drug therapies that kill cancer cells Most treatment plans

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