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When surgery alone is not likely to be an effective cure, our doctors may recommend a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy.
… We treat many cases of cervical cancer with surgery alone. However, there are women with disease that has started to spread, or who have tumors with high-risk features, for which we recommend additional measures such as radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy, a systemic treatment that kills cancer cells
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Through clinical trials, we’re studying new approaches to treating pancreatic cancer and coming closer to finding promising solutions.
… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for pancreatic cancer, your care team may ask if you want to join a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work. They are an important
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MSK uses the latest technology to give you the most accurate prostate cancer diagnosis. Learn more.
… We understand that a diagnosis of prostate cancer can cause a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. Our experts will use the latest technology to give you the most accurate diagnosis possible. We want you to feel confident about your next step, whether it’s active surveillance for your disease or starting
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MSK utiliza la última tecnología para brindarle el diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata más preciso. Averigüe más.
… Entendemos que un diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata puede provocar mucha ansiedad e incertidumbre. Nuestros expertos utilizarán la última tecnología para brindarle el diagnóstico más preciso posible. Queremos que se sienta seguro con respecto a cuál será su próximo paso, ya sea la observación activa
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There are a few treatments for pediatric carcinomas. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, and sometimes hormone therapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy.
… Treatment for your child’s tumor depends on a few things, such as the tumor type. We also look at the tumor’s stage. The stage tells us the tumor’s location, if the cancer has spread, and how far it spread. We look at the tumor’s grade, and whether it looks low grade or high grade. Treatment may include
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… What the pancreas looks like and its anatomy in your body What the pancreas looks like and its anatomy in your body Most pancreatic cysts are benign (not cancer) and have a low chance of causing harm or symptoms. But some are precancerous, which means they can become pancreatic cancer . It’s important
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is one of the most common leukemias in adults. Learn more about AML and how it’s diagnosed.
… Acute myeloid leukemia (AML), one of the most common leukemias in adults, is diagnosed in about 20,000 people in the United States each year. The average age at diagnosis is 72. The disease affects more men than women. New Patient Appointments Call 646-497-9154 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days
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La leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA) es una de las leucemias más comunes en los adultos. Obtenga más información sobre la leucemia mieloide aguda y cómo se diagnostica.
… La leucemia mieloide aguda (LMA), una de las leucemias más comunes en adultos, se diagnostica en aproximadamente 20,000 personas en los Estados Unidos cada año. La edad promedio en el momento del diagnóstico es de 72 años. La enfermedad afecta más a hombres que a mujeres. New Patient Appointments Call
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Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our AIDS-associated cancer experts.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, people with AIDS-related cancer are treated by a team of experts including specialists in medical oncology, dermatology, infectious disease, and radiation oncology who work together to develop an individualized treatment plan. Select from the list below to learn more about
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Memorial Sloan Kettering physicians offer expert diagnostic services for gallbladder and bile duct cancers, using tests including blood tests, diagnostic imaging, and minimally invasive biopsy.
… Gallbladder cancer is hard to find early. The gallbladder lies deep inside the body and cannot be felt during routine physical exams. The disease is often diagnosed unexpectedly when the gallbladder is removed to treat gallstones or another condition. If you have symptoms symptoms that suggest you may