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Use our online nomogram to calculate prognosis after surgery for gastric carcinoma. Results can help physicians and patients make important treatment decisions.
… Our gastric carcinoma nomogram is an online tool. It can help patients and their doctors predict the results of your surgery for gastric cancer. This nomogram should only be used for people who had complete resection surgery. This surgery removes all tissue that has cancer. This tool can predict the
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To properly treat desmoplastic small round cell tumors, 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. Desmoplastic small round cell tumors (DSRCTs) are so rare that many doctors overlook them. Some people come to MSK thinking they have one type of cancer, but they learn through our precision testing that they
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Stomach (Gastric) Cancer
The most common type of stomach cancer (gastric cancer) is called adenocarcinoma. Learn more about the different types and how Memorial Sloan Kettering gastric cancer experts can help.
… Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Make an appointment What is stomach cancer? Stomach cancer is also known as gastric cancer. It starts when the cells in the lining of the stomach grow and divide in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. Over time, the
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Wilms’ Tumor and Other Kidney Tumors in Children
Learn about clinical trials available at MSK Kids for children with kidney tumors.
… At MSK Kids, your child may be able to take part in a clinical trial, also known as a clinical research study. In a clinical trial, doctors evaluate a new treatment or combination of treatments to see if they are more effective than current treatments. Nearly every pediatric kidney tumor treatment used
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Find out how we diagnose acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) with the help of hearing tests and MRI imaging scans.
… It can be challenging to diagnose acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma). This is in part because the signs and symptoms of an acoustic neuroma — such as hearing loss, ringing in the ear, and dizziness — can resemble complications of other diseases. When you come to MSK, your doctor has likely already
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Our experts diagnose pediatric lymphomas by removing a portion of the tumor and examining it under a microscope. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… How is lymphoma diagnosed? The most-effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. And the sooner treatment starts, the better chance your child will have of beating cancer. At MSK Kids, we have an efficient and thorough approach to diagnosing lymphoma. First, your child will have a biopsy. For
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Surgery is the cornerstone of ovarian cancer treatment. Find out how our specialized surgeons are working to achieve better outcomes for their patients.
… MSK surgeon, Oliver Zivanovic, speaking with a female colleague dressed in their scrubs. Surgeon Oliver Zivanovic has particular expertise in performing surgery to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer. Surgery is the main treatment for ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancer at Memorial Sloan
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Explore how MSK doctors can help if thyroid cancer gets advanced or comes back after being treated.
… Sometimes, thyroid cancer becomes advanced or recurs (comes back) after being treated. It usually returns in the lymph nodes in the neck. Most of these types of tumors grow slowly, and some don’t grow at all. Our specialists take care of many patients in this situation. We’re experienced in finding the
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Treatment for an adrenal tumor depends on the type of tumor and where it is located. Our doctors are dedicated to making sure you get the best care possible.
… When you come to us for adrenal tumor treatment, you are coming to a cancer center ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report . Here at MSK, you will have a team of experts caring for you. Experts from endocrinology, nuclear medicine, surgery, medical oncology
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There are four stages of ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers. Learn how MSK doctors use this information to create a customized treatment plan.
… To check for ovarian cancer, your doctor will likely perform a pelvic exam to feel for lumps or changes in and around the ovaries, and order additional tests if you’ve been experiencing persistent abdominal bloating, discomfort or other symptoms , or if you have risk factors for ovarian cancer . Women