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Learn about how male breast cancer is diagnosed and treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer affects men as well as women, but it is about 100 times less common in men. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), we have specialists who regularly care for men with breast cancer. We recognize that it can feel isolating as a man with this disease, and we are

Once MDS treatment is finished, blood count checks and physical exams need to be peformed on a regular basis to tell when treatment needs to be resumed.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, you may still need our help. We’re committed to supporting you in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. We’ve built a program designed for cancer

The type of radiation therapy used for bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) depends on the location of the tumor and whether it has spread.

… Radiation therapy uses precisely focused high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. To treat bile duct cancer, our doctors may give radiation alone or in combination with chemotherapy or other treatments. The kind of radiation we recommend depends on the type of bile duct cancer, the location of the tumor

Clinical trials give patients access to cutting-edge treatments before they’re available elsewhere. Learn about your clinical trial options for basal cell carcinoma.

… Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatment approaches for diseases. In some cases, a study may give you access to new therapies that are not yet readily available. Below is a listing of basal cell carcinoma clinical trials that are currently enrolling

Cancer of the appendix rarely causes symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose.

… Cancer of the appendix is hard to diagnose in its earliest stages because it has few symptoms. There are no reliable blood or urine tests for diagnosing appendix cancer.  If you are showing signs or symptoms that suggest you may have the disease, your doctor will do a physical examination and take a

Learn how our researchers are finding new ways to treat pediatric leukemias, and search our database of clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… Taking Aim at Pediatric Leukemia Your child’s leukemia treatment will typically start with chemotherapy that is given in three phases: induction, consolidation, and maintenance. Induction therapy takes about four weeks. The goal of induction therapy is to induce remission. That means there are no detectable

Memorial Sloan Kettering's Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with any form of leukemia, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

… Customized Leukemia Treatment for Your Child Your child’s care team will consider the type and subtype of leukemia, genetic testing results, risk of relapse, and your child’s age to customize a plan of treatment that meets their needs. We will explain the treatment to you so you’ll know what to expect

The causes of bone cancer aren’t well understood, but certain conditions can affect your risk. Learn more about the risk factors for primary bone cancer.

… Age Bone cancer occurs more frequently in children and young adults whose bones are still growing or have only recently stopped growing. Previous Treatment for Cancer Bone cancer is more common in people who have had radiation therapy or chemotherapy for other conditions, including other types of cancer

To properly treat Ewing sarcoma, 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

Learn the signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma, a children's eye cancer.

… Most retinoblastoma patients have a white pupil reflex, or leukocoria, instead of a normal black pupil or red reflex. This is sometimes called cat’s eye reflex. Many times the parent is the first one to notice the cat’s eye reflex. This condition may be a sign of another disorder and does not always