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Led by our leukemia experts, MSK has a surveillance program just for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Surveillance means to actively monitor. It’s not the same as no treatment.

… Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer. White blood cells called lymphocytes (LIM-foh-sites) are cells that are part of our immune system that help the body fight off infection. Patients with CLL have too many abnormal lymphocytes.  They may also have enlarged lymph nodes and spleens.

From papillary thyroid cancer to follicular thyroid cancer, find out about the different types of cancer that can develop in the thyroid.

… Doctors around the world now recognize that thyroid cancer is not one disease. It’s in fact several conditions, each with important differences when it comes to: how the cancer develops what the prognosis is which treatment will be most effective MSK researchers and doctors helped make many of the important

To properly treat spinal tumors, an accurate diagnosis is crucial. Find out how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors make sure this happens.

… Diagnosing a spine tumor usually starts with a comprehensive medical examination to assess your symptoms. Once your treatment team has a complete diagnostic profile, they’ll customize a plan of care that fits your unique situation. Imaging Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering use advanced imaging technologies

Learn more about melanoma, including metastatic melanoma and eye (ocular) melanoma, and find out how MSK is improving the outlook for people with these skin cancers.

… Melanoma is a type of cancer that usually begins in the skin. Specifically, it begins in cells called melanocytes. These are cells that produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin, hair, and eyes their color.   Request an Appointment Call 800-525-2225 We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days

Obtenga más información sobre el melanoma, incluido el melanoma metastásico y el melanoma ocular, y descubra cómo MSK está mejorando las perspectivas de las personas con estos tipos de cáncer de piel.

… El melanoma es un tipo de cáncer que suele empezar en la piel. En concreto, comienza en las células llamadas melanocitos. Son células que producen melanina. La melanina es el pigmento que da color a la piel, el cabello y los ojos.   Solicite una cita Llame al 800-525-2225 Estamos disponibles las 24 horas

Discover how we can use radiation therapy to help to control the growth of liver metastases.

… Radiation therapy can help to control the growth of liver metastases. We use this approach primarily for patients when: the cancer can’t be removed with surgery the tumors in the liver are too large for treatment with ablation, a technique done by our interventional radiologists. Your treatment team

Carcinomas are the most common type of solid tumors in adults. In children, carcinomas (KAR- sih-NOH-muhs) are very rare.

… Carcinomas are the most common type of solid tumors in adults. In children, carcinomas (KAR-sih-NOH-muhs) are very rare. The doctors at MSK Kids treat more young people with carcinomas and other rare solid tumors than most other cancer centers. Families come to us from across the country and around the

Clinical trials evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat kidney cancer. Your treatment team can help you decide if a trial is right for you.

… Clinical trials are research studies that test new ways to treat your cancer. They test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work and whether they might be even more effective than the many standard strategies we already have established to treat kidney cancers. Clinical trials

Memorial Sloan Kettering offers comprehensive support services for people with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors. We can help you address the challenges that can arise with treatment.

… To help patients manage some of the other issues that may arise as a result of neuroendocrine tumor diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up treatment, Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a wide range of programs, including: Integrative Medicine Service Our Integrative Medicine Service is designed to enhance