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Memorial Sloan Kettering provides support for any tumor- or treatment-related side-effects that may include on-going cognitive changes, neurologic symptoms, and school re-entry issues.

… A cancer diagnosis can overwhelm the family. Our experts are skilled in identifying and responding to the  symptoms and possible side effects associated with pediatric brain tumor treatment , including the social and psychological aspects of therapies needed and recovery. Many children have received

Radiation therapy may be used after a mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery to destroy cancer cells that remain in the breast, chest wall, or underarm area.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy rays or particles to kill cancer cells. It may be used after surgery to destroy any cancer cells that remain in the breast, chest wall, or underarm area. If a patient needs chemotherapy after surgery, he also may receive radiation treatment once chemotherapy is completed

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Rathke’s cleft cyst, a pituitary condition that some people are born with.

… Rathke’s cleft cyst is a benign (not cancer), fluid-filled growth that usually develops between the two lobes of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. In embryonic development, the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland develops from a saclike structure known as Rathke’s pouch. The cyst is thought

There are two types of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma: primary CNS lymphoma and secondary CNS lymphoma. Learn about them here.

… There are two types of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma: Primary CNS lymphoma begins in the nervous system and is confined to the brain, spine, cerebrospinal fluid (the liquid around the brain and spinal cord), and eyes. Secondary CNS lymphoma begins in another part of the body and later spreads

See how our teams at Memorial Sloan Kettering expertly diagnose gliomas.

… CT Scan vs. MRI: What’s the Difference? Learn the difference between CT Scan and MRI and how doctors use these imaging techniques to diagnose and stage cancer. Learn more To make a glioma diagnosis, Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors take several steps, which may include: A neurological exam. This test

Bladder cancer is the fifth most common form of cancer. Learn how Memorial Sloan Kettering can help.

… If you’re worried you have bladder cancer, you probably have many questions. What causes bladder cancer? What are the symptoms and early signs of bladder cancer? How do we diagnose bladder cancer? How fast does bladder cancer spread? MSK’s guide to bladder cancer is a good place to start finding answers

MSK’s clinical trials are aimed at improving care for people with pituitary tumors.

… Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments to see how well they work. Our Pituitary and Skull Base Tumor Center is leading clinical trials investigating new medical therapies for patients with Cushing’s disease and acromegaly. They are also involved in quality-of-life studies aimed

Most bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is adenocarcinoma. Learn more about this and other types of the disease.

… Illustration of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and small intestine Most bile duct cancers develop outside the liver. This is called extrahepatic bile duct cancer. About two-thirds of extrahepatic tumors develop in the hilum region, where the left and right hepatic ducts exit the liver and join.  Bile

Learn how MSK doctors use imaging tests and tissue analysis to diagnose kidney tumors.

… Testing can show if a kidney tumor is benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancerous). If it’s cancer, we’ll find out the type of tumor. When we have an accurate diagnosis , we can be sure you get the treatment that works best. Kidney cancer diagnostic imaging Imaging tests help us see inside your kidneys

Learn how our medical oncologists will build a chemotherapy treatment plan specifically designed for you.

… MSK oncologists (cancer doctors) are experts in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment that uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells, or stop or slow their growth. Pancreatic cancer chemotherapy drugs   Chemotherapy drugs are carried throughout your body to kill cancer