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Male breast cancer is rare, but our researchers are conducting research aimed specifically at treating men with this disease.

… Historically, treatment for male breast cancer has been adapted from what we learn about research looking at breast cancer in women. But thanks in part to new studies that have found molecular differences between breast cancers in men and women, our clinical investigators are beginning to study the unique

Use our online nomogram to calculate the risk of cancer recurrence following surgery for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). Results can help physicians and patients make important treatment decisions.

… Our gastrointestinal stromal tumor nomogram is an online tool that can be used to predict the chance that patients will survive without their cancer returning after receiving surgery alone, without receiving post-surgery chemotherapy. Who Can Use This Tool? This nomogram was designed to be used by physicians

We use several different tests to diagnose and determine your child's neuroblastoma staging. Learn about our process now at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… How is neuroblastoma diagnosed? If your child needs tests to make or confirm a diagnosis of neuroblastoma, our team is available to you immediately. We will see your child within 24 hours of your call to MSK Kids. When you arrive for your child’s appointment, we will perform a complete physical exam

Learn how we continue to check in after your active treatment for mesothelioma is done. We want to be sure that you’re healing well and managing any pain or other side effects.

… Follow-up care after treatment for mesothelioma at Memorial Sloan Kettering is very important for helping you live longer and healthier. The experts who helped treat you for mesothelioma will take care of you for the first two to three years after treatment. For example, you may find that managing symptoms

Meet MSK's team of soft tissue sarcoma doctors, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists who provide comprehensive, personalized care for people with soft tissue sarcoma.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering is home to a team of compassionate doctors and other experts from different areas who specialize in treating soft tissue sarcoma. This includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and highly trained nurses. All of the healthcare professionals

Find out how we classify the many types of lymphoma, including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

… There are more than 70 different types of lymphoma. They range from indolent (slow growing) to highly aggressive. Lymphomas are categorized into two broad groups: non-Hodgkin lymphoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. Both types can occur in either children or adults. Most lymphomas arise from the two main types

Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) usually does not cause symptoms until it has advanced to a later stage. However, early symptoms sometimes appear when a bile duct is blocked.

… Bile duct cancer usually causes few symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage stage and has spread to other organs and tissues. However, people with this disease may experience the following symptoms or signs, often because a tumor is blocking a bile duct. The following signs and symptoms may be caused

Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare cancer in adults that is usually found during testing for a low blood count. Read more about what doctors at MSK are looking for when they diagnose HCL.

… Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare chronic leukemia in adults. Around 1,000 people in the United States develop HCL each year, according to the World Health Organization. The average age at diagnosis is 52. HCL is more common in men than in women. There is no clear evidence that HCL runs in families

Radiation therapy can destroy bladder tumors or prevent them from returning. Learn more about how radiation therapy is used to treat bladder cancer at MSK.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to kill bladder cancer cells. Your treatment will depend on the type of bladder cancer, the tumor’s location, and whether cancer has spread. When is radiation for bladder cancer given? You may get radiation therapy before, during, or after  surgery . Radiation

The first step in getting the right treatment is making sure you have the right diagnosis. Learn more about our approach to diagnosing melanoma.

… No one knows your skin better than you do, so it makes sense that you would notice changes before anyone else. Most melanomas are discovered first by patients or their family members. If you see a suspicious spot on your skin, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your doctor. To determine whether