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For cancers of unknown primary, experts at MSK will use a combination of sophisticated tests to try to determine what type of cancer it is and to make treatment decisions. Learn about our cutting-edge approaches.
… For cancers of unknown primary, doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering use a combination of sophisticated tests to determine the type of cancer and to prepare treatment plans. Treatment is managed by a team of doctors . We work together to ensure that every individual receives personalized care. First,
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Visit now learn about and meet our team of Merkel cell carcinoma doctors, surgeons and other experts, including their education, training, board certifications, publications, and specific areas of expertise.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, our Merkcel cell carcinoma and skin cancer team include specialists in surgery, head and neck cancers, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and dermatology. Each team member has expertise in evaluating and treating patients with cancers of the skin — including
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To properly treat osteosarcoma, a correct diagnosis is crucial. Learn more about how our team of doctors can help at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
… An accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure that your child gets the most-effective therapy. Some people come to MSK thinking they have one type of cancer, but they learn through our precision testing that they have a different type of cancer. At MSK Kids, your child benefits from a team of pathologists
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Meet our team of Wilms' tumor specialists who will develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your child. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
… Our multidisciplinary pediatric Wilms’ tumor team provides care to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor . Our pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other specialists work together to maximize your child’s chance of a cure. Our patients see the same team
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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
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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
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If your child has been diagnosed with a pediatric blood disorder, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.
… The treatments we offer for pediatric blood and immune disorders are based on the latest medical findings. We are also conducting clinical trials of promising new therapies. A Worldwide Leader in the Treatment of Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes If your child has an inherited or acquired bone marrow failure
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The surgery known as a radical cholecystectomy is usually the main treatment for gallbladder cancer. Find out how MSK’s expert surgeons can help.
… Surgery is the preferred treatment for gallbladder cancer and offers the best chance for a cure. The most common approach is radical cholecystectomy, which involves removing the entire gallbladder, usually along with nearby lymph nodes and surrounding tissue. (There is no evidence that removal of the
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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
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Osteosarcoma is a rare form of bone cancer that usually develops before age 30. Learn about its symptoms and risk factors, plus how this cancer develops.
… Care for the Most Common Bone Cancer in Children Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children, teens, and young adults. About half of people with osteosarcoma have a tumor near the knee. Osteosarcoma is found in about 400 young people in the United States each year, most often during