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See what sets surgery for glioma apart at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we typically use surgery to diagnose as well as treat gliomas. Often a sample of the tumor is removed during surgery and analyzed by a pathologist to help the surgeon decide how much tumor tissue can safely be removed. New technologies have made brain surgery safer than ever

Find up-to-date information about the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal cancer (esophagus cancer) and learn how we’re improving the outlook for people with this disease.

… About Esophageal Cancer Esophageal cancer forms inside the esophagus — a hollow, muscular tube about 10 inches long that carries food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Cancer can develop when cells in the lining of the esophagus begin to grow and divide abnormally, forming a tumor. Tumors typically

People with HIV/AIDS who use antiretroviral drug therapy can live as long as people without infection. However, they remain at increased of risk of developing cancer. Learn more about risk factors and screening.

… Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, results from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Over time, HIV attacks and breaks down the immune system, which protects the body from infection and disease. People with a weakened immune system have an increased risk for other infections

Even after successful treatment, squamous cell carcinomas can recur in the same place. Also, people who have one skin cancer are at higher risk than average for skin cancers of all types. For these reasons, ongoing follow-up examinations by the cancer care team are essential.

… 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

There are five major types of adrenal tumors. Some cause the production of certain hormones. Others can lead to related health conditions like Conn syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome.

… The treatment your doctor recommends will depend on what type of adrenal tumor you have. The following are the most common types of adrenal tumors. Incidentalomas Incidental adenomas of the adrenal gland — also called incidentalomas — are tumors that are found unexpectedly during an imaging test for

Find in-depth information about salivary gland tumors and how Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors can help.

… Salivary gland cancer is a rare type of head and neck cancer . It begins when the cells that make up the salivary glands grow out of control and form lesions or tumors. Benign (noncancerous) tumors can also form in the salivary glands, and these are much more common. Around 70 percent of salivary gland

Learn how Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers are finding new ways to treat desmoplastic small round cell tumors, and search our database of clinical trials.

… Investigational therapy through a clinical trial may be an option for your child as initial therapy or if standard treatments are not effective enough to cure the cancer. One investigational approach is called radioimmunotherapy. In this method, a protein called an antibody ferries radiation directly

If your child has been diagnosed with a pediatric blood disorder, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.

… The treatments we offer for pediatric blood and immune disorders are based on the latest medical findings. We are also conducting  clinical trials of promising new therapies. A Worldwide Leader in the Treatment of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes If your child has an inherited or acquired bone marrow failure

The surgery known as a radical cholecystectomy is usually the main treatment for gallbladder cancer. Find out how MSK’s expert surgeons can help.

… Surgery is the preferred treatment for gallbladder cancer and offers the best chance for a cure. The most common approach is radical cholecystectomy, which involves removing the entire gallbladder, usually along with nearby lymph nodes and surrounding tissue. (There is no evidence that removal of the

Choosing MSK may give you access to new treatment options before they’re widely available elsewhere.

… Our mission at MSK has always been to care for and cure people with cancer. As part of this goal, we’ve worked for decades to find new treatments. Many of our innovations and approaches have set the standard for care. The MSK Lymphoma Service has one of the largest and most innovative clinical trial