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Adrenal tumors are not always cancer. If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a tumor of the adrenal gland, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.

… Adrenal tumors form in the adrenal glands. These two glands, located above the kidneys, are part of your endocrine system, which produces hormones that regulate different bodily functions. Each adrenal gland has a cortex (an outer layer) and a medulla (an inner region). The cortex releases hormones that

Our specialists are among the most experienced in the world in caring for people with brain tumors. Learn more about our approach.

… Every person who comes to Memorial Sloan Kettering for treatment of a brain tumor receives compassionate, personalized care from our expert disease management team. Your team will include doctors, nurses, and other experts whose sole focus is tumors arising in the brain. How We Care for You Our patients

Learn more about the many organizations that help cancer survivors who are blind or visually impaired at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Many organizations offer information and services for cancer survivors who are blind or visually impaired. Learn more about these resources with this list, which was put together with support from the Leo Rosner Foundation. Informational Resources The following links can be gateways to information and

Find out more about the diagnostic tests that can look for the presence of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.

… People who develop symptoms that suggest they may have central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma may have one or more of the following diagnostic tests: An MRI of the brain so doctors can see where the cancer is located. On an MRI, CNS lymphoma in the brain may appear as a single tumor or more than one.

Learn how our doctors use a mix of imaging tests, pathology results, and surgery to diagnose and stage liver cancer.

… It’s very important to get an accurate diagnosis of primary liver cancer so that your condition can be treated the right way from the beginning. Your Memorial Sloan Kettering team uses diagnosis information to create a treatment plan that’s just right for you. Along with a diagnosis, we’ll determine

Find in-depth information on the most advanced technologies currently used to diagnose salivary gland tumors.

… Making an accurate diagnosis is a key first step in developing the best treatment plan for salivary gland cancer. As part of this process, your doctor will tell you: which type of salivary gland cancer you have, depending on its cell type as seen under a microscope whether the cancer is growing slowly

Esophageal cancer is often best treated using a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. We can offer therapies for all stages of disease.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering is home to more than 30 doctors and nurses who specialize in caring for people with esophageal cancer. Our experts work together closely to develop your treatment plan, and they meet regularly to discuss new advances. We will develop a comprehensive care plan for you based on

Our relationship doesn’t end with treatment. Learn more about the exercise programs, integrative medicine, and more available at our Survivorship Center.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, 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’ve built a program designed for cancer

Discover what tests and procedures we use to diagnose endometrial (uterine) cancer.

… At your first appointment, we’ll perform a comprehensive physical exam, including a pelvic exam . We may also conduct imaging and other diagnostic tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and/or positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Tests to Diagnose Endometrial

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing’s disease, a condition that arises when a pituitary tumor secretes adrenocorticotropic hormone.

… What Is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease occurs when a tumor arises in the corticotropic cells of the pituitary gland and begins to secrete a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone. Also called ACTH, this hormone, in turn, triggers the adrenal glands to produce the “stress hormone” known as cortisol