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We diagnose pediatric leukemias quickly by obtaining a comprehensive history and performing a medical examination. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… The MSK Kids Approach to Diagnosing Leukemia Children and young adults with leukemia have the best chance of beating the disease when they receive an accurate diagnosis and start treatment as soon as possible. At MSK Kids, we use a quick and thorough approach to diagnose the cause of your child’s symptoms

Learn about the warning signs of lentigo maligna melanoma. Read about MSK’s particular expertise in diagnosing and treating this rare condition, which often develops on the face.

… Lentigo maligna (LM) and lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) are types of skin cancer. They begin when the melanocytes in the skin grow out of control and form tumors. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for making melanin, the pigment that determines the color of the skin. LM refers to the early stage

Obtenga información sobre las señales de advertencia del melanoma lentigo maligno. Lea sobre la experiencia particular de MSK en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta rara enfermedad, que a menudo se presenta en la cara.

… El lentigo maligno (LM) y el melanoma lentigo maligno (LMM) son tipos de cáncer de piel. Comienzan cuando los melanocitos de la piel crecen sin control y forman tumores. Los melanocitos son las células encargadas de producir melanina, el pigmento que determina el color de la piel. LM es la fase inicial

MSK doctors can help you with plasma cell disorders that are related to multiple myeloma.

… MGUS Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a precancerous condition that can turn into multiple myeloma. People have low levels of myeloma cells or m-protein. There are no symptoms of myeloma or organ damage. If you have MGUS, there’s only a slight risk each year it will turn into

… ComPreSs Knee Replacement A novel method to secure the replacement into the bone. This method promotes strengthening rather than thinning as occurs with other types of knee replacement. A rotating hinge knee joint replacement promotes better function and implant durability. ComPreSs Knee Replacement

Your glioma treatment plan is based on the size, type, and grade of the tumor. We assess whether it’s putting pressure on the brain or has spread to other parts of the body.

… The options to treat a glioma brain tumor include: Surgery Chemotherapy Radiation therapy A combination of these therapies Clinical trials Your glioma treatment plan is based on the size, type, and grade of the tumor. We assess whether it’s putting pressure on the brain or has spread to other parts of

There is no standard treatment for cancers of unknown primary, so doctors at MSK use a collaborative approach to ensure that every person receives the treatment or combination of treatments that will best address their individual condition.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, care for cancers of unknown primary is managed by a team of doctors. Each member specializes in using chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, or other therapies to treat cancers of unknown primary. This collaborative approach ensures that every person we care for gets the

The single largest risk factor for prostate cancer is age. Learn more about how race, family history, and certain symptoms can affect your risk as well.

… How do you get prostate cancer? Some people may worry that something they did could cause the disease. But these are the most common reasons for developing prostate cancer. You have a higher chance of developing prostate cancer if you have any of these risk factors:   Age is the biggest risk factor The

El mayor factor de riesgo para el cáncer de próstata es la edad. Obtenga más información sobre cómo la raza, los antecedentes familiares y ciertos síntomas también pueden afectar el riesgo.

… ¿Cómo se enferma de cáncer de próstata? Es posible que algunas personas se preocupen de haber hecho algo que pueda causar la enfermedad. Pero estas son las razones más comunes de padecer cáncer de próstata. Solicite una cita Llame al 800-525-2225 Estamos disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de

Learn about and meet Memorial Sloan Kettering squamous cell carcinoma doctors, surgeons and other experts who provide comprehensive care at multiple locations for people with squamous cell carcinoma and other skin cancers.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering provides comprehensive care for people with squamous cell carcinoma and other skin cancers. Your team will include squamous cell carcinoma doctors, surgeons and other specialists from all fields involved in the treatment of skin cancer. This ensures that you can be confident