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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
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Chemotherapy can saves lives in many men with advanced testicular cancer.
… Chemotherapy can kill cancer cells throughout the body. This treatment saves the lives of about 7 out of every 10 people with advanced testicular cancer. Your treatment team may recommend chemotherapy if the cancer is at an advanced stage or is likely to spread. Chemotherapy can also stop advanced
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Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Select from the list below to learn more about MSK MDS experts, their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of expertise.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, we work together to provide the best possible care for people with MDS. We have a multidisciplinary team. This includes specialists in hematologic oncology, stem cell transplantation, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, and pain management Select from
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Learn how our doctors may use a mix of imaging tests, pathology results, and surgery to diagnose and stage uterine sarcomas.
… During your first appointment, we’ll review your pathology slides and the results of your imaging tests, such as CT, MRI, or PET scans. Uterine sarcomas are rare, and each type develops and changes in different ways. For that reason, one of our highly trained pathologists who specialize in sarcoma will
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Learn about the signs and symptoms of melanoma, which include unusual moles or marks on your skin.
… The first sign of melanoma is usually a changing, irregular spot on the skin that looks different from other spots. Melanoma can start in a mole that you’ve had for years, or it may be a new spot on the skin. Talk to your doctor if you notice a spot on your skin that is suspicious for melanoma. Melanoma
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Obtenga más información sobre los signos y síntomas del melanoma, que incluyen lunares o marcas inusuales en la piel.
… El primer signo de melanoma suele ser una mancha irregular y cambiante en la piel que se ve diferente a otras manchas. El melanoma puede comenzar en un lunar que ha tenido durante años o puede ser una nueva mancha en la piel. Hable con su médico si nota una mancha en la piel que sospeche que puede ser
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At MSK, we may use multiple techniques to diagnose and stage bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), including blood tests, imaging, and biopsy.
… If you have symptoms symptoms that suggest you may have bile duct cancer, it’s vital that your doctor has a clear and complete understanding of what’s causing them. When making a diagnosis, our experts take the time to learn about your medical history and understand your overall health. We conduct a
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Pediatric Lymphomas
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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Learn why the outlook for people diagnosed with lymphoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is more promising today than ever before.
… Treatment for lymphoma may include radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of both. It may also include immunotherapy or other new treatments. The treatment that is best for you will depend on many factors, such as the type of lymphoma you have and whether it has come back after previous treatment.