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The biggest cause of bladder cancer is smoking. Learn about the other risk factors and how you can prevent this disease.

… Anyone can get bladder cancer. A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. The main risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, and having a family history of the disease. This information explains the risk factors for bladder cancer.  

Our counselors can help you understand your level of inherited risk for ovarian cancer, and provide you guidance on what to do next.

… Some people are born with an increased risk for developing ovarian, peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancer. To find out if this is the case for you, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Clinical Genetics Service can give you these tests and provide skilled guidance on what to do with the results. Our specially

The most common form of lymphoma is non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more about the different types of B cell lymphoma and T cell lymphoma.

… Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common type of lymphoma. While it can occur at any age, most people who develop the illness are older adults. Read more about lymphoma in children or about Hodgkin lymphoma . There are many types of NHL, all of which are divided into two major groups: B cell lymphoma

Learn about how MSK neurosurgeons and other brain tumor experts care for people with meningioma.

… Meningioma is a typically slow-growing, noncancerous (benign) tumor that forms in the membranes that surround the brain on the inside of the skull. People with meningiomas generally have a good prognosis. But if meningioma grows back after treatment, it can become problematic, even life- threatening.

Effective treatment starts with the right diagnosis. Learn more about cervical cancer diagnosis and staging at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Many women come to Memorial Sloan Kettering after they have had an abnormal Pap smear that indicates cancerous changes in the cervix during a routine visit to the doctor. When you come to us, our doctors will likely examine the cervix, take a biopsy of cervical tissue, and perform other tests to assess

There are many types of histiocytosis. A correct diagnosis is important to make sure we choose the treatment that's best for the type of histiocytosis you have.

… There are several types of histiocytosis. They often have similar symptoms, which can make it hard to get a correct histiocytosis  diagnosis . Histiocytosis affects people of all ages. In children, the most common types of histiocytosis are:   Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Learn about active Merkel cell carcinoma clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere.

… Although the rarity of Merkel cell carcinoma has made it difficult to study, researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have a specific interest in evaluating new ways to treat this disease. We have a number of clinical trials evaluating new treatments for Merkel cell carcinoma. Some of these

The symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) are caused by the disease’s effect on the components in the blood.

… Symptoms of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) may include any of the following: Headache, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, paleness, and fatigue. These result from anemia. Susceptibility to infections, especially in the lungs, throat, sinuses, and skin, as well as mouth or ear infections or periodontal

New melanoma treatments developed at MSK are dramatically improving the outlook for our patients. Read more about our approach and how we can help you.

… If you need melanoma treatment, or are helping a loved one learn about melanoma treatment, you’ve come to the right place. We want to help you understand your treatment options to get the best outcome possible. This information is meant to help prepare you for the decisions that you and your family will

Los nuevos tratamientos para el melanoma desarrollados en MSK están mejorando drásticamente las perspectivas de nuestros pacientes. Lea más sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudarle.

… Si necesita tratamiento para el melanoma o está ayudando a un ser querido a aprender sobre el tratamiento del melanoma, ha venido al lugar correcto. Queremos ayudarle a entender cuáles son sus opciones de tratamiento para obtener el mejor resultado posible. Esta información está destinada a ayudarle