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Memorial Sloan Kettering's Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with any form of leukemia, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

… Customized Leukemia Treatment for Your Child Your child’s care team will consider the type and subtype of leukemia, genetic testing results, risk of relapse, and your child’s age to customize a plan of treatment that meets their needs. We will explain the treatment to you so you’ll know what to expect

The causes of bone cancer aren’t well understood, but certain conditions can affect your risk. Learn more about the risk factors for primary bone cancer.

… Age Bone cancer occurs more frequently in children and young adults whose bones are still growing or have only recently stopped growing. Previous Treatment for Cancer Bone cancer is more common in people who have had radiation therapy or chemotherapy for other conditions, including other types of cancer

From a biopsy of the thyroid gland to molecular testing, explore what’s involved in getting the right diagnosis for thyroid cancer.

… Thyroid tumors are found and diagnosed in a number of ways. Some people notice thyroid cancer symptoms , such as a swelling or a small nodule (called a thyroid nodule ) in the front of the neck, and ask their doctor for an examination. But many people have no symptoms. If you’re worried about having

Memorial Sloan Kettering provides comprehensive treatment for tracheobronchomalacia, which occurs when the airways collapse during breathing or coughing.

… Tracheobronchomalacia is a condition that occurs when the airway walls are weak and the airways collapse during breathing or coughing. Because tracheobronchomalacia can sometimes develop as a result of an underlying medical condition such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary fibrosis

Learn how our specialists use radiation therapy to treat uterine sarcomas.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells. Depending on the type and stage of the uterine sarcoma you have, we may recommend one of the following radiation treatment approaches: External beam radiation therapy : This approach involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor.

Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is when you have low levels of myeloma cells or m-protein. SMM is a precancerous condition that can turn into myeloma.

… Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is when you have low levels of myeloma cells or m-protein. SMM is a precancerous condition that can turn into myeloma. Smoldering multiple myeloma symptoms People with smoldering multiple myeloma do not have signs of myeloma or organ damage. To diagnose SMM, you will

The team of specialists at Memorial Sloan Kettering will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our brain cancer experts.

… Your MSK care team includes world-class experts in treating brain metastases. Together, they will choose the best approach for you. Your MSK care team is committed to providing the best care for your condition. Your radiation oncologists use the latest imaging technology. Your neurosurgery team uses

Your time with Memorial Sloan Kettering doesn’t end when your active treatment does.

… Your time with Memorial Sloan Kettering doesn’t end when your active treatment does. As part of your follow-up care, you will be seen by an advanced practice provider (APP). APPs are members of your healthcare team that work with your doctor to provide you with care or may see you instead of your doctor

Through research and clinical trials for bladder cancer, we’ve made major advances in treating this disease. Learn about how you may be able take part in a clinical trial during your treatment.

… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for bladder cancer, your care team may ask if you want to join a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work. They are an important

Although gallbladder cancer is rare, certain factors, such as age, make a person more likely to develop the disease.

… It is not clear what causes gallbladder cancer. Certain factors make a person more likely to develop the disease. Gallbladder cancer usually affects older people (age 70 and above). Women are also much more likely than men to develop the disease. Gallbladder cancer is more common among Mexican Americans