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Discover how retinoblastoma risk increases based on family history and learn about other risk factors at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… This chart shows the likelihood that a parent will give retinoblastoma to a child. Chart explaining the likelihood that a child will develop retinoblastoma if a parent had it. Ninety percent of all children who develop  retinoblastoma  are the first person in their family to have eye cancer. It is hard

Some men with prostate cancer experience symptoms, such as a frequent urge or inability to urinate. Learn more about common signs & symptoms.

… Can I have prostate cancer without symptoms? Many people with prostate cancer do not notice any symptoms. Often, the first sign of prostate problems is found during a  routine screening exam .   Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an appointment

Algunos hombres con cáncer de próstata tienen síntomas, como urgencia frecuente o incapacidad para orinar. Obtenga más información sobre los signos y síntomas comunes.

… ¿Puedo tener cáncer de próstata sin síntomas? Muchas personas con cáncer de próstata no notan ningún síntoma. Por lo general, el primer signo de problemas de próstata se encuentra durante un  examen de detección de rutina .   Solicite una cita Llame al 800-525-2225 Estamos disponibles las 24 horas del

Learn about the different types of graft-versus-host disease, a complication that can occur after a bone marrow transplant.

… Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a complication that can occur after a  stem cell or bone marrow transplant (BMT) that uses donor cells. This type of transplant is called an  allogeneic transplant . “Graft” refers to the marrow or stem cells from a donor. “Host” refers to the person who gets the transplant

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

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help.

… If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma, you may face a lot of difficult questions. Where should you go for care? What are your treatment options? Reading this guide is a good place to begin. From here, you can visit other sections of our soft tissue sarcoma guide