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Learn how a physical exam, blood and imaging tests, and surgery can help in diagnosing testicular cancer.

… Many people come to MSK because they found a lump or swelling in 1 of their testicles. During your first appointment, you will have a thorough exam of your testicles and abdomen.  We will also do blood tests to measure certain protein levels (tumor markers). These markers can tell us if you have tumors

Signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer can be hard to detect, but may include abdominal bloating or swelling. Learn how MSK can help if you develop symptoms.

… Ovarian cancer rarely has noticeable symptoms when it is in its earliest stages . As the cancer progresses, subtle symptoms begin to appear, but they still may not be noticed right away, or they may be blamed on other common conditions, such as constipation or an irritable bowel. The symptoms of ovarian

Learn about the symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, which may be different depending on where in the body the cancer is located.

… Central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma can cause different symptoms depending on where it is located in the body. Symptoms for primary and secondary CNS lymphoma are the same. Symptoms of CNS Lymphoma in the Brain CNS lymphoma in the brain causes symptoms in about three-quarters of people who have it.

Learn more about diagnosing pediatric blood disorders and how our experts in hematology can help you or your child only at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… When your child comes to MSK Kids, our experts in hematology (the study of blood) will perform a complete medical work-up that may include: a physical exam to look for certain outward signs of blood disorders blood tests, the most common way hematologists diagnose blood disorders genetic tests for certain

Our relationship doesn’t end with treatment. Learn more about the support we offer through our Survivorship Center.

… Your doctor will want to continue to see you regularly for frequent follow-up exams for several years or longer. He or she will watch for side effects of treatment that can develop months to years after therapy has concluded (late effects), and for signs of the recurrence. During these check-ups, you

Learn about some possible causes of salivary gland cancer.

… Because salivary gland cancer is a rare cancer, experts have not been able to draw very many conclusions about the possible causes. Research shows that a history of radiation exposure greatly increases a person’s chances for developing the disease. Other risk factors include a history of skin cancer

We are investigating the causes of pancreatic cancer in people with a family history of the illness.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering’s  Pancreatic Tumor Registry is researching the causes of pancreatic cancer in people with a family history of the disease. We’re collecting and analyzing data from people with the disease and their family members. Our researchers are using this information to learn about factors

Our ovarian cancer nomogram is an online tool that can be used to help predict the chance that a patient will not survive five years after primary surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer.

… Our ovarian cancer nomogram is an online tool that can be used to help predict the chance that a patient will not survive five years after primary surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer. Who Can Use This Tool? This tool can be used primarily by physicians to help them counsel patients, determine clinical

To help children and families manage psychological and social issues that may arise during treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a wide range of support programs for children being treated for pediatric lymphomas.

… A lymphoma diagnosis can be overwhelming. Our experts understand the symptoms and possible side effects of treatment , including the social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery . Many children have received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering for lymphoma. You may find it helpful to

Explore clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering for people with liver metastases.

… Clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering may give you access to new therapies that aren’t widely available. These research studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat liver metastases. They can also give your treatment team information about your current plan of