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Learn how our doctors use chemotherapy to care for people with brain tumors.
… Historically there have been only a limited number of chemotherapy drugs for the treatment of brain tumors. This is because of the potential side effects of drugs entering the brain and the difficulty of getting drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, a “wall” that protects the brain by pumping toxins
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Our doctors & experts on our multidisciplinary pediatric lymphoma expert team collaborate to maximize your child's chance of a cure. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… Our multidisciplinary Pediatric Lymphoma Service provides comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with many types of lymphoma. Our pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other specialists collaborate to maximize your child’s chance of a cure. Our patients
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Radiation therapy can be used before or after surgery for gallbladder cancer or as the main treatment.
… Radiation therapy uses precisely focused high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. To treat gallbladder cancer, our doctors may give radiation alone or in combination with chemotherapy or other treatments. We deliver radiation therapy in a variety of forms. The kind of radiation we recommend depends on
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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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Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy is often given after surgery for early-stage bladder cancer to prevent the cancer from returning. Learn more about this treatment.
… Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (buh-SIH-lus KAL-met-gay-RIN) therapy is a type of immunotherapy that treats bladder tumors. It’s the most common kind of intravesical immunotherapy used to treat early-stage bladder cancer. Intravesical (IN-truh-VEH-sih-kul) is when the drugs go right into your bladder through
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To properly treat spinal tumors, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Find out how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors make sure this happens.
… Diagnosing a spine tumor usually starts with a comprehensive medical examination to assess your symptoms. Once your treatment team has a complete diagnostic profile, they’ll customize a plan of care that fits your unique situation. Imaging Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering use advanced imaging technologies
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Learn more about melanoma, including metastatic melanoma and eye (ocular) melanoma, and find out how MSK is improving the outlook for people with these skin cancers.
… Melanoma is a type of cancer that usually begins in the skin. Specifically, it begins in cells called melanocytes. These are cells that produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color. Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days
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Obtenga más información sobre el melanoma, incluido el melanoma metastásico y el melanoma ocular, y descubra cómo MSK está mejorando las perspectivas de las personas con estos tipos de cáncer de piel.
… El melanoma es un tipo de cáncer que suele empezar en la piel. En concreto, comienza en las células llamadas melanocitos. Son células que producen melanina. La melanina es el pigmento que da color a la piel, el cabello y los ojos. Solicite una cita Llame al 800-525-2225 Estamos disponibles las 24 horas