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There are two main types of male breast cancer: infiltrating (or invasive) breast carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ.

… Any type of breast cancer that occurs in women can also affect men. Some of the more common ones are: Infiltrating (or Invasive) Breast Carcinoma There are two types of invasive breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) starts in the breast duct and can then break through the duct wall, invading

Learn about the parts of the eye, including the cornea, the iris, the macula, and more.

… The cornea is the clear portion of the front of the eye. The conjunctiva is a tissue which lines the eyelids and the eyeball up to the edge of the cornea. The iris is the colored portion of the eye. It is made up of a spongy tissue and is an extension of the choroid. The pupil is the opening in the iris

Browse a list of Memorial Sloan Kettering's clinical trials for pediatric brain tumors that are currently enrolling patients.

… Through clinical trials, our medical experts evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new therapies and diagnostic tools for brain tumors. Clinical trials can also help our doctors compare the effectiveness of different aspects of your child’s care, or determine the causes of brain tumors. MSK has the

Find information about appendiceal cancer (appendix cancer), as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering’s approach to diagnosis and treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, or other techniques.

… Your appendix is a small organ, about the size of a finger. It is usually found near the area where the small bowel and the colon (large intestine) meet, not far from your right hip bone in the lower right area of your abdomen. Researchers do not know what the appendix does. Humans can live without the

Most people with multiple myeloma do not have clearly identifiable risk factors, but it may be more common in people who are exposed to certain chemicals. Learn more about your risks.

… The causes and risk factors for multiple myeloma are not really clear. We know that it’s rare for more than one person in a family to get it. People related by blood have a slightly higher risk of getting a condition that’s similar to multiple myeloma. Facts about multiple myeloma It’s more common in

… Interventional radiology uses imaging to see inside the body, along with minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat cancer. Interventional radiology also may be used to relieve symptoms. Doctors use tools such as catheters (thin tubes) and needles to destroy tumors. Types of Interventional Radiology

… Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Melanoma Melanoma

Explore MSK clinical trials currently enrolling patients, one of the nation’s largest programs in primary liver cancer.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering has one of the nation’s largest clinical trial programs for people with liver cancer. We’re on the hunt for answers, continuously conducting research to find agents that improve how we care for people with primary liver disease. Sometimes we can offer you therapies that are not

Experts in our Complex Airway Program focus on diagnosing, treating, and managing cancerous and noncancerous diseases of the airway.

… Because of the complexity of the respiratory system, tracheal diseases – which affect breathing – require not only appropriate diagnosis and treatment, but ongoing surveillance to check for any signs that a disease has returned after therapy. Any recurrence of disease is more likely to be treated successfully

We’re here to help you fight lymphoma — and survive and thrive after the disease. Learn more.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that a diagnosis of cancer affects you and your loved ones in many different ways. We’re committed to supporting you and maintaining your well-being in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. Our doctors