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Treatments for histiocytosis may include drugs, surgery, and radiation therapy, depending on the type of disease and how far it has spread.

… Doctors at MSK care for more adults with histiocytosis than any other hospital in the United States. They’re also experts in treating histiocytosis in children and teens. How we treat histiocytosis depends on: The type of histiocytosis. The location of the disease in the body. How many parts of the body

The stage of gallbladder cancer is based on the location and size of the tumor and how far it may have spread. Learn more about stages I, II, III, and IV.

… Gallbladder cancer is classified according to the type and stage, from the earliest to the most advanced. The stages of gallbladder cancer are based on the location and size of the tumor and how far it has spread. Nearly all gallbladder cancer starts in the inner lining of the gallbladder. Over time

The most common type of bladder cancer is urothelial carcinoma, which begins on the bladder’s inner lining. Learn more about urothelial carcinoma and other bladder cancer types.

… The type of bladder cancer is based on how the cancer cells look under a microscope. To make a diagnosis, a pathologist looks at the tumor cells. A https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/diagnosing/role-pathology pathologist is a doctor who diagnoses disease using a microscope. Non-muscle

Find information about glioma, a type of brain tumor expertly treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… A glioma (glee-OH-muh) is a type of brain tumor that starts in the glial cells. These cells surround and support the neurons in the brain and other parts of the nervous system. Gliomas are one of the most common types of  primary brain tumors . They can be low grade (grow slowly) or high grade (grow

Acoustic neuroma — also called vestibular schwannoma — is a type of noncancerous tumor within the skull. It can cause problems with movement, balance, and hearing. Memorial Sloan Kettering experts can help diagnose and treat this condition.

… Acoustic neuroma, also called vestibular schwannoma, is a type of benign (noncancerous) tumor. It starts in the cells that wrap around the hearing and balance nerve that connects your ear to your brain. Most acoustic neuromas grow very slowly. As this happens, the tumor begins to press on nearby nerves

… Your immune system is a powerful tool against infection. But sometimes the immune system goes into overdrive, working against the very body it was designed to protect. These “autoimmune” disorders can affect blood cells. At MSK Kids, our hematologists have experience treating rare, severe autoimmune

Find out what clinical trials are taking place for squamous cell skin cancer at MSK.

… Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatment approaches for diseases. In some cases, a study may give you access to new therapies that are not yet readily available. Below is a listing of squamous cell carcinoma clinical trials that are currently enrolling

Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our primary bone cancer experts.

… We’ve been diagnosing and treating primary bone cancer for many decades. As with every type of cancer, we bring together specialists from all areas of bone cancer care to treat you. Our disease management team includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists

Experts at MSK are among the most experienced in the nation at treating pituitary gland tumors through surgery, medication, radiation therapy, and more. Learn about our approach to care.

… Surgery is the primary treatment recommended for most pituitary tumors. And for many people, that’s the only treatment needed. Others, particularly those with prolactinomas , may need medications or radiation therapy . The treatment recommended by your doctor largely depends on the symptoms you are having

Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is not cancer. There’s a small risk it can become cancer. Out of every 100 people with MGUS, each year, 1 or 2 of them will get cancer from MGUS.

… Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is not cancer. There’s a small risk it can become cancer. Out of every 100 people with MGUS, each year, 1 or 2 of them will get cancer from MGUS. MGUS (pronounced like EM-gus) is when your blood makes an abnormal (not normal) protein called m-protein