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Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare cancer in adults that is usually found during testing for a low blood count. Read more about what doctors at MSK are looking for when they diagnose HCL.

… Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare chronic leukemia in adults. Around 1,000 people in the United States develop HCL each year, according to the World Health Organization. The average age at diagnosis is 52. HCL is more common in men than in women. There is no clear evidence that HCL runs in families

Radiation therapy can destroy bladder tumors or prevent them from returning. Learn more about how radiation therapy is used to treat bladder cancer at MSK.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to kill bladder cancer cells. Your treatment will depend on the type of bladder cancer, the tumor’s location, and whether cancer has spread. When is radiation for bladder cancer given? You may get radiation therapy before, during, or after  surgery . Radiation

The first step in getting the right treatment is making sure you have the right diagnosis. Learn more about our approach to diagnosing melanoma.

… No one knows your skin better than you do, so it makes sense that you would notice changes before anyone else. Most melanomas are discovered first by patients or their family members. If you see a suspicious spot on your skin, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor. To determine whether

El primer paso para recibir el tratamiento adecuado es asegurarse de tener el diagnóstico correcto. Obtenga más información sobre nuestro método para diagnosticar el melanoma.

… Nadie conoce su piel mejor que usted, por lo que tiene sentido que usted note los cambios antes que nadie. Los pacientes o sus familiares son los primeros en detectar la mayoría de los melanomas. Si ve una mancha sospechosa en la piel, no dude en hacer una cita con su médico. Para determinar si tiene

Learn about melanoma types, including superficial spreading melanoma, nodular melanoma, and other less common melanomas.

… Melanoma types are based on the way a sample of cells from a tumor looks under a microscope. These cells are collected during a biopsy or surgery. Determining the type is important because it can help your doctor understand where the melanoma is likely to grow and how quickly.  Request an Appointment

Obtenga información sobre los tipos de melanoma, entre ellos el melanoma de extensión superficial, el melanoma nodular y otros melanomas menos frecuentes.

… Los tipos de melanoma se basan en la forma en que se ve una muestra de células de un tumor bajo el microscopio. Estas células se recolectan durante una biopsia o cirugía. Determinar el tipo es importante porque puede ayudar a su médico a comprender dónde es probable que crezca el melanoma y con qué rapidez

MSK has a team of experts with a vast body of knowledge and expertise in caring for people with cancer of unknown primary.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering brings a vast body of knowledge and expertise to the care of people with cancer of unknown primary. Many recent advances in diagnosing and treating cancers of unknown primary can be attributed to our multidisciplinary team of doctors. Our team of experts consists of medical oncologists

Learn about Hemoglobinopathy disorders to help understand how patients with beta-thalassemia and sickle cell disease can receive supportive care, and in some cases, a cure through stem cell transplantation. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Red blood cells carry hemoglobin, a vital protein that delivers oxygen throughout the body. Disorders that affect hemoglobin are known as hemoglobinopathies. They are the most common inherited blood disorders and affect millions of people around the world. People with a low number of red blood cells

Memorial Sloan Kettering experts treat all forms of cancer in people with HIV/AIDS, including various lymphomas and cancers of the anus, lung, and liver.

… As a comprehensive cancer center, Memorial Sloan Kettering has medical oncologists, infectious disease specialists, and other physicians with world-class expertise in diagnosing AIDS-related cancers. Our team includes specialists in cancer as well as infectious disease who have insight into the special

People with non-Hodgkin lymphoma (also called non-Hodgkin's lymphoma), have more options than ever before, from traditional chemotherapy to new drugs available through clinical trials.

… Request an Appointment Call 646-497-9137 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an Appointment Many treatment options are now available for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These include traditional chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and novel therapies that are available only through clinical trials. At