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Learn about the different clinical trials available at MSK for children with germ cell and sex cord stromal tumors.

… MSK is a major research institution. At MSK Kids, your child may be able to take part in a   clinical trial.  Clinical trials are also known as research studies. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work.

Today, most people with Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease) can be cured. Learn about the treatments that are available at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Hodgkin lymphoma is also called Hodgkin’s disease. It may be treated with chemotherapy, a combination of chemotherapy and radiation, immunotherapy, stem cell transplantation, or other treatments.   Request an Appointment Call 646-497-9137 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an Appointment

Learn about the causes of and treatments for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).

… A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare cancer. It is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that often begins in the abdomen. Before 1998, doctors classified GIST as leiomyosarcoma , gastrointestinal autonomic nerve tumor (GANT), or a combination of those two tumor types. GISTs are often found during

Learn about liver cancer surgery at MSK. Our experts offer resection, transplant, and minimally invasive surgeries for common and rare liver cancers along with other treatments.

… Your liver The liver sits under your ribs on the right side of your stomach. When you choose MSK for your liver cancer surgery, you’ll often have better results than if you had surgery somewhere else.   Why is Liver Surgery So Complex?   Your liver is a large organ located on the right side of your body

The most common gallbladder cancer is adenocarcinoma. It begins in the cells that line the insides of the gallbladder. Learn more about adenocarcinoma and other types of gallbladder cancer.

… Illustration of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and small intestine Most gallbladder cancers are a type called adenocarcinoma. Cancer cells in the gallbladder sometimes spread to nearby lymph nodes or organs. The type of gallbladder cancer depends on the kind of cell where it began. Several varieties

There are four types of cancer of unknown primary: adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and neuroendocrine carcinoma.

… There are four types of cancer of unknown primary (CUP). A pathologist can determine the CUP type by looking at cells from the tumor under a microscope. Adenocarcinoma Approximately 60 percent of tumors designated as cancer of unknown primary are adenocarcinoma. These tumors are made of the epithelial

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we offer rehabilitation services for people after surgery as well as for those receiving outpatient treatment for tracheal diseases.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we offer rehabilitation services for people after surgery as well as for those receiving outpatient treatment for tracheal diseases. Postoperative Pulmonary Program To help patients recover immediately after surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a Postoperative Pulmonary

Learn about this rare melanoma, which usually appears as a pink or red spot on the skin.

… Amelanotic melanoma refers to a rare variant of skin cancer. It begins when the melanocytes in the skin grow out of control and form tumors. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for making melanin, the pigment that determines the color of the skin. Amelanotic melanoma is different from other skin melanomas

Obtenga más información sobre este melanoma poco común, que generalmente aparece como una mancha rosa o roja en la piel.

… El melanoma amelanótico se trata de una variante poco común de cáncer de piel. Comienza cuando los melanocitos de la piel crecen sin control y forman tumores. Los melanocitos son las células encargadas de producir melanina, el pigmento que determina el color de la piel. El melanoma amelanótico se diferencia

Find a concise overview of salivary gland anatomy.

… If you have been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer, knowing a little bit about the salivary glands will help you talk to your doctor about surgery or other aspects of your care. The salivary glands make saliva and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva helps with swallowing