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  • Living Beyond Salivary Gland Cancer

    Even after you’ve finished treatment for salivary gland cancer, you may still need support. Discover resources that can help.

    … At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished treatment for salivary gland cancer, 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 offer comprehensive follow-up

  • Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenomas

    Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of nonfunctioning pituitary tumors.

    … Nonfunctioning tumors are the second most-common type of tumor in the pituitary gland. They occur most often in men between the ages of 50 and 60, but are found in men and women of all ages. The majority of nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas arise in the gonadotroph cells of the pituitary gland. In extremely

  • Diagnosis & Treatment of Kaposi Sarcoma (KS)

    Memorial Sloan Kettering was among the nation’s first institutions to see people with KS as a result of HIV/AIDS-related disease, and we continue to treat dozens annually.

    … At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are experienced in diagnosing and treating people with Kaposi sarcoma (KS), and were among the nation’s first institutions to treat people with the condition as a result of HIV/AIDS-related disease. Each year we treat dozens of people with KS. While the illness cannot

  • Cervical Cancer Symptoms & Signs

    Early cervical cancer may not cause any signs or symptoms. Learn about what to look for and when to go see a doctor.

    … Cervical cancer presents a special challenge because you may not notice any signs or symptoms, especially early-stage cervical cancer. Because it can stay “hidden,” it’s important to start getting regular cervical cancer screening at age 21, regardless of how old you were when you first had sexual intercourse

  • Surgery for Kidney Cancer

    Learn how most people with kidney tumors are treated with surgery alone. Procedures include partial and radical nephrectomies for different types of kidney tumors.

    … Our expert kidney cancer surgeons will evaluate your condition based on information such as the size and location of the kidney tumor. Surgery is often all that is needed to remove kidney tumors that have not spread. Your surgeon will choose the kind of surgery that’s best for you. We may do traditional

  • Primary Brain Tumor Diagnosis, Biopsy & Surgery

    Memorial Sloan Kettering specialists use CT, PET, and MRI scans to identify a brain tumor as well as determine its size, location, and grade (how quickly it’s growing). Find out more about how a brain tumor is diagnosed.

    … Brain Cancer Diagnosis Procedures To properly treat a primary brain tumor, it’s crucial that we have an accurate diagnosis. There are approximately 125 types of brain tumors and the treatment for each type is in many cases unique. We’ll assess your condition and base a diagnosis on a number of factors

  • Chemotherapy for Esophageal Cancer

    Chemotherapy is an important part of treatment for both adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus. MSK esophageal cancer doctors are experts in determining which chemotherapy drugs give you the best chance to control your cancer.

    … Chemotherapy is a drug, or combination of drugs, that goes through the body to kill cancer cells wherever they are. Chemotherapy is an important part of treating esophageal cancer because in most cases people only find the disease after it has spread to other organs. Chemotherapy drugs can shrink the

  • Neuroblastoma Support Services

    We’re here to support your child’s emotional, social, physical, and educational needs and provide programs that offer him or her the chance to feel like a normal kid.

    … We recognize that a diagnosis of cancer can be just as overwhelming, frightening, and upsetting for the entire family as it is for your child. We’ve cared for hundreds of children with neuroblastoma, and it’s our goal to help you in every way we can, whether it’s with medical treatments , social or emotional

  • Treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Learn how MSK skin cancer experts treat squamous cell skin cancer with surgery, radiation therapy and other approaches.

    … Most cases of squamous cell carcinoma can be cured when found early and treated properly. Today, many treatment options are available, and most are easily performed at a doctor’s office. Which treatment approach is best for you will depend on such things as whether the squamous cell skin cancer is high

  • About Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)

    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