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Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer
At Memorial Sloan Kettering, a multidisciplinary team of experts works together to confirm your diagnosis and determine the best treatment approach for you.
… Our multidisciplinary team of uterine cancer doctors and other experts includes specialists in oncology, gynecology, radiology, urology, and surgery. We use sophisticated imaging and laboratory tests to confirm your diagnosis and identify the characteristics of the tumor — and will then work together
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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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Learn about the causes of and treatments for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).
… A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare cancer. It is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that often begins in the abdomen. Before 1998, doctors classified GIST as leiomyosarcoma , gastrointestinal autonomic nerve tumor (GANT), or a combination of those two tumor types. GISTs are often found during
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Learn about liver cancer surgery at MSK. Our experts offer resection, transplant, and minimally invasive surgeries for common and rare liver cancers along with other treatments.
… Your liver The liver sits under your ribs on the right side of your stomach. When you choose MSK for your liver cancer surgery, you’ll often have better results than if you had surgery somewhere else. Why is Liver Surgery So Complex? Your liver is a large organ located on the right side of your body
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The most common gallbladder cancer is adenocarcinoma. It begins in the cells that line the insides of the gallbladder. Learn more about adenocarcinoma and other types of gallbladder cancer.
… Illustration of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and small intestine Most gallbladder cancers are a type called adenocarcinoma. Cancer cells in the gallbladder sometimes spread to nearby lymph nodes or organs. The type of gallbladder cancer depends on the kind of cell where it began. Several varieties
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There are four types of cancer of unknown primary: adenocarcinoma, poorly differentiated carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and neuroendocrine carcinoma.
… There are four types of cancer of unknown primary (CUP). A pathologist can determine the CUP type by looking at cells from the tumor under a microscope. Adenocarcinoma Approximately 60 percent of tumors designated as cancer of unknown primary are adenocarcinoma. These tumors are made of the epithelial
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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we offer rehabilitation services for people after surgery as well as for those receiving outpatient treatment for tracheal diseases.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we offer rehabilitation services for people after surgery as well as for those receiving outpatient treatment for tracheal diseases. Postoperative Pulmonary Program To help patients recover immediately after surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a Postoperative Pulmonary