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  • Histiocytosis Diagnosis

    Diagnosing histiocytosis can be challenging because the condition is rare and many doctors are not familiar with its symptoms.

    … It can be hard to diagnose histiocytosis. There are many symptoms, and several other health conditions can also cause the same symptoms. It’s also very rare, so many doctors do not know the signs of histiocytosis. For this reason, it can take a long time to get a diagnosis for histiocytosis. MSK has

  • Amyloidosis: Light Chain (AL) & other types

    Amyloidosis (a-muh-loy-DOH-sis) is a group of related diseases. It’s caused by a build-up of proteins that have folded the wrong way. These protein build-ups can happen in tissues and organs, affecting how they work.

    … What is amyloidosis? Amyloidosis (a-muh-loy-DOH-sis) is a group of related diseases. It’s caused by a build-up of proteins that have folded the wrong way. These protein build-ups can happen in tissues and organs, affecting how they work. When the protein build-up happens in certain organs, it’s called

  • Multiple Myeloma Diagnostic Tests and Stages 1, 2 & 3

    Learn how doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering perform comprehensive laboratory and imaging tests to determine whether you have multiple myeloma and, if so, whether it requires prompt treatment.

    … To get an accurate diagnosis, we must learn the stage and type of multiple myeloma. Then, you and your care team can choose the treatment that’s right for you. MSK doctors use the results of many tests to diagnose multiple myeloma. They learn the stage of the disease and if it has spread. Diagnostic

  • Prevention & Risk Factors for Squamous Cell Carcinoma

    Learn how to protect your skin from sunlight, and other ways to prevent squamous cell skin cancer.

    … What is My Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma? These are the risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma: Sun exposure. Sun-damaged skin and actinic keratosis. Fair skin. Age. Personal history of skin cancer. Exposure to industrial compounds. Weakened immune system. Other risk factors. Sun Exposure Cumulative

  • Living Beyond a Primary Brain Tumor

    At MSK, we’re committed to supporting you and your family after brain tumor treatment and recovery. We’re here for you as long as you need us.

    … If you’ve been treated for a primary brain tumor , it’s very important to continue seeing us for follow-up examinations. These exams help us keep watch for possible signs of the cancer coming back, keep a watch on side effects, and monitor your health overall. After surgery, you’ll have an MRI scan to

  • Skin Melanoma Treatment

    Whether you’ve been diagnosed with early-stage or advanced melanoma, our experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced melanoma treatment options available.

    … Our specialists use a few different methods to treat skin melanoma, depending on whether it has metastasized (spread) to other parts of your body or whether it’s contained within one tumor. Your options could include surgery, radiation therapy, or certain types of drugs. Your care team at MSK will come

  • GIST (Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor)

    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

  • Liver Cancer Surgery

    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

  • Gallbladder Cancer Surgery

    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

  • Screening for Esophageal Cancer

    Most people do not need to be screened for esophageal cancer. If you are at a high risk, however, we may recommend regular screening.

    … Screening refers to any test that helps detect disease before it begins to cause symptoms. MSK does not recommend esophageal cancer screening for most people. However, your doctor may recommend regular endoscopic screening for adenocarcinoma if you have Barrett’s esophagus or are at high risk of esophageal