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Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of acromegaly, a condition that arises when a pituitary tumor secretes growth hormone.

… Acromegaly (called gigantism in children) is a rare condition in which the whole body or parts of the body, particularly the hands and feet, grow larger than normal. More than 95 percent of all cases of acromegaly are the result of a growth hormone–secreting pituitary adenoma. Growth hormone–secreting

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

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, including risk, symptoms, and treatment options.

… You may have heard that some people with breast implants may have a very low risk of developing a kind of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma . There are several different kinds of anaplastic large cell lymphoma. When associated with breast implants, this lymphoma is called breast implant–associated

Learn about MSK's Thyroid Nodule Assessment Program.

… A thyroid nodule is an abnormal growth of thyroid cells that forms a lump within the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are very common. Most are noncancerous (benign). A few contain thyroid cancer and may require treatment.  Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a comprehensive Thyroid Nodule Assessment Program

Surgery for brain tumors is safer and more effective than ever before. Learn how we can remove cancerous tissue safely and precisely.

… Brain surgery today is safer and more effective than ever for treating cancer. There have been many improvements in both imaging and in how we plan and perform surgeries. Our surgeons are experts in removing brain tumors without harming healthy tissue. This procedure can release pressure in your skull