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Learn about the risk factors for developing thyroid cancer.

… A risk factor for thyroid cancer is a condition, behavior, or other part of your life that increases the likelihood of developing the disease. It’s important to understand what risk factors you have for developing thyroid cancer so that your doctors can decide which treatment approach will be most effective

In many cases, we are able to offer the latest in minimally invasive surgical techniques that minimize pain and shorten recovery time for thymoma and other thymic tumors.

… Rare tumors located in the chest next to vital structures such as the heart and lungs are best treated by physicians familiar with how they develop and which approaches have worked in the past. In many cases, the complexity involved in the management of these tumors requires specialized and coordinated

Tracheal and bronchial diseases can be difficult to diagnose. Early signs and symptoms may progress slowly over time and are often mistaken for a variety of other respiratory disorders.

… Tracheal and bronchial diseases can be difficult to diagnose. Early signs and symptoms may progress slowly over time and are often mistaken for a variety of other respiratory disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have symptoms such as shortness

Find a listing of clinical trials for AIDS-associated cancers that are currently enrolling new patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… If you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial, you may have access to new therapies that are not yet widely available. Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat cancer. These studies can also help doctors compare the effectiveness

If your child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.

… If your child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor or spinal cord tumor, you’re probably facing many hard decisions. Where should you go for care? What’s your first step? At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, we too are constantly thinking of those questions — and how we can be the answer to all

The stage of bladder cancer, from 0 to 4, are based on the location and size of the tumor and how far it may have spread. Learn more about bladder cancer staging now.

… Staging is part of the cancer diagnosis process. It tells us if the cancer has spread, and how far. Is it in nearby lymph nodes? Is it in organs, tissues, or lymph nodes that are farther away? The stage also tells us about the tumor’s location. Is it in the wall of the bladder, or in the muscle? How

Find out how Memorial Sloan Kettering offers compassionate, complete care from a team of experts for women with uterine sarcomas.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, surgery is usually the first treatment we use for uterine sarcomas. Many women need only one operation because when we remove the tumor, we get information that helps in diagnosing and staging the disease. Surgery alone can cure uterine sarcoma if the tumor hasn’t spread

Learn about active Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere.

… Researchers are continually testing new treatments for MDS . Many of these studies originate at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The clinical trial process is designed to advance the current standard of care for MDS. Our doctors have led many of the clinical trials for drugs that are now considered part of

Find up-to-date information about liver metastases (secondary liver cancer) and learn about Memorial Sloan Kettering’s advances in diagnosis and treatment.

… Liver metastases are cancerous tumors that have spread ( metastasized ) to the liver from another part of the body. These tumors can appear shortly after the original tumor develops, or even months or years later. Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Learn about common signs and symptoms of endometrial (uterine) cancer which include abnormal vaginal bleeding and heavy bleeding between periods.

… More than 90 percent of women with endometrial (uterine) cancer experience abnormal vaginal bleeding . In some cases, the bleeding may appear as vaginal discharge that is watery, pink, or white instead of red. Women in their late 30s and early 40s may also experience heavy bleeding between periods. If