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Learn how doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering perform comprehensive tests to diagnose myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

… Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) can be difficult to diagnose. Many people who are diagnosed with MDS go to their doctor with some or all of the symptoms typical of MDS . Other people are diagnosed with MDS even though they don’t have any symptoms. They may go to their doctor for a routine checkup and

A cystoscopy allows doctors to examine the inside of the bladder and take a sample. Learn more about this method of diagnosing bladder cancer.

… A cystoscopy (sis-TOS-koh-pee) is a procedure that lets your doctor look at your urethra, bladder, and the openings to your ureters. Your urethra is the tube that lets urine (pee) leave your body. Your ureters are the tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder.   Request an Appointment

Find in-depth information on the latest treatment options for people with soft tissue sarcoma.

… Every person who comes to Memorial Sloan Kettering for soft tissue sarcoma treatment receives compassionate, personalized care from a team of soft tissue sarcoma experts . Your team will include doctors, nurses, and other experts whose sole focus is sarcoma. Specialists from all areas of sarcoma care

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

Learn how our specialists use radiation therapy to treat uterine sarcomas.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells. Depending on the type and stage of the uterine sarcoma you have, we may recommend one of the following radiation treatment approaches: External beam radiation therapy : This approach involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor.

Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is when you have low levels of myeloma cells or m-protein. SMM is a precancerous condition that can turn into myeloma.

… Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is when you have low levels of myeloma cells or m-protein. SMM is a precancerous condition that can turn into myeloma. Smoldering multiple myeloma symptoms People with smoldering multiple myeloma do not have signs of myeloma or organ damage. To diagnose SMM, you will

The team of specialists at Memorial Sloan Kettering will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our brain cancer experts.

… Your MSK care team includes world-class experts in treating brain metastases. Together, they will choose the best approach for you. Your MSK care team is committed to providing the best care for your condition. Your radiation oncologists use the latest imaging technology. Your neurosurgery team uses

Your time with Memorial Sloan Kettering doesn’t end when your active treatment does.

… Your time with Memorial Sloan Kettering doesn’t end when your active treatment does. As part of your follow-up care, you will be seen by an advanced practice provider (APP). APPs are members of your healthcare team that work with your doctor to provide you with care or may see you instead of your doctor

Through research and clinical trials for bladder cancer, we’ve made major advances in treating this disease. Learn about how you may be able take part in a clinical trial during your treatment.

… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for bladder 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

People with cancer are at an increased risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a serious blood clot. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of DVT.

… Blood clotting is also called coagulation. It is a normal process. It prevents excessive blood loss when you have a cut or other injury. Blood cells called platelets combine with special proteins called clotting factors to form clots. The clots stop the bleeding at the injured site. They dissolve after