Search

for Cancer GuidesXClear filters
 Show 943 results
Displaying 541–550 of 943 results.
Cancer GuidesXReset
  • Signos y síntomas del melanoma

    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

  • Focal Therapies for Prostate Cancer

    Find out how focal therapies destroy prostate tumors while sparing normal tissue and why they can be an appealing option for men with early-stage Prostate Cancer.

    … Focal therapy is a prostate cancer treatment for small tumors that are in only one area of the prostate. This treatment is also known as partial gland ablation. Focal therapy is less invasive, meaning it does less harm to healthy issue. It is a safe and effective treatment for prostate cancer. Focal

  • Terapias focales para el cáncer de próstata

    Descubra cómo las terapias focales destruyen los tumores de próstata sin afectar el tejido normal y por qué pueden ser una opción atractiva para los hombres con cáncer de próstata en estadio inicial.

    … La terapia focal es un tratamiento contra el cáncer de próstata para tumores pequeños que se encuentran en una sola área de la próstata. Este tratamiento también se conoce como ablación parcial de la glándula. La terapia focal es menos invasiva, lo que significa que hace menos daño a la salud. Es un

  • Immunotherapy for Bladder Cancer

    Learn more about how our doctors are using immunotherapy for bladder cancer treatments and see if this the right option for you.

    … MSK medical oncologist Jonathan Rosenberg, who treats bladder cancer. Powerful New Bladder Cancer Treatments: Antibody-Drug Conjugates and Checkpoint Inhibitors Antibody-drug conjugates and checkpoint inhibitors show promise as new therapies for bladder cancer. Learn more Immunotherapy uses the immune

  • CNS Lymphoma Treatment

    Memorial Sloan Kettering offers treatments for people who have just been diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma as well as for those whose disease has come back after initial treatment. Learn about the two phases of treatment.

    … For people who have just been diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, there are two phases of treatment: induction treatment, followed by consolidation treatment. During induction treatment, chemotherapy is used to shrink the tumor or tumors. Several chemotherapy drugs may be used. A drug

  • Treatment for Lymphoma

    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.

  • Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma) Diagnosis

    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

  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis

    To diagnose squamous cell skin cancer, doctors at MSK will examine you and take a biopsy of the area.

    … To diagnose skin cancer, the doctor will start by taking a complete medical history and asking you about your exposure to the sun over the years. We’ll also want to know about the risk factors you may have, such as previous skin cancers or a family history of skin conditions. Show your doctor any unusual

  • Stomach Cancer Stages 0, 1, 2, 3 & 4

    After confirming a diagnosis of stomach cancer, we use sophisticated imaging tests to stage the disease.

    … Staging is part of the diagnosis process. It tells us how advanced a cancer is. It describes the tumor’s size, location, and how far it has spread. Staging helps your care team choose the best treatment and follow-up care for you. Your doctor will give you a physical exam and review the results of your

  • Chemotherapy for Brain Tumors

    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