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The first symptoms of acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) may be changes in your hearing and balance. Learn more about other common signs of this condition.

… Many people with acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) first notice changes in their hearing and balance. As the tumor grows, it may press on your brain stem and other nerves in your brain and worsen these symptoms. The symptoms can include: gradual hearing loss on one side tinnitus (ringing in the

Though inherited pediatric bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) themselves cannot be cured, the failure of bone marrow to produce the required blood cells can be treated and cured, most often with allogeneic stem cell transplantation. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Bone marrow failure syndromes (BMFS) that young people inherit are rare. They may lead to anemia (low red blood cells), an increased susceptibility to infection due to low white blood cells, or bleeding problems due to low platelets. The genetic mutations associated with these syndromes can affect all

Learn how radiation therapy at Memorial Sloan Kettering can help control metastatic brain tumors.

… Radiation therapy is an important treatment for brain cancer. MSK experts use very advanced methods to deliver exact doses of radiation directly to brain tumors. This causes less harm to nearby healthy tissues.  If radiation therapy is right for you, we offer this treatment at MSK locations in Manhattan

Explore our continually updated listing of clinical trials for cervical cancer.

… Clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering may give you access to new therapies that aren’t widely available. These research studies evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new ways to diagnose and treat cervical cancer. They can also give your treatment team information about your current plan of

Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a rare cancer in adults, but it is the most common form of leukemia in children. Read more about what doctors at MSK are looking for when they diagnose ALL.

… Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a rare cancer. It affects about 3,000 adults in the United States each year. The incidence of the disease increases with age. It is less common among women and African Americans. Could CAR T-Cell Therapy Be a Cure for Some Cancers? Discover the revolutionary potential

La leucemia linfocítica aguda (LLA) es un cáncer poco común en los adultos, pero es la forma más común de leucemia en los niños. Lea más sobre lo que buscan los médicos de MSK cuando diagnostican LLA.

… La leucemia linfocítica aguda (LLA) es un cáncer poco común. Afecta a aproximadamente 3000 adultos en los Estados Unidos cada año. La incidencia de la enfermedad aumenta con la edad. Es menos frecuente entre mujeres y personas afroamericanas. En los niños, sin embargo, la leucemia linfocítica aguda es

Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that affects your bone marrow.

… Multiple myeloma is a blood cancer that affects your bone marrow. Multiple myeloma (MUL-tih-pul MY-eh-LOH-muh) is a rare cancer. There only are about 35,000 cases in the United States each year. Multiple myeloma is a disease that cannot be cured. But it can be managed for many years with the right care

Learn about the various causes and factors that can increase your risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

… We don’t know the exact cause of pancreatic cancer. But we know there are some things that can raise your chances of getting pancreatic cancer. Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary? Genetic risk factors for pancreatic cancer People with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer are 9 times more

We’re here to help you handle any side effects that may develop after your treatment for prostate cancer and to monitor your health carefully over time.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even though you may have finished your cancer treatments, there are still many ways we can help you live a full life —from addressing any side affects you may have to monitoring your health carefully over time. In addition to watching for signs that your cancer

Cancer of the appendix may not have noticeable symptoms until it has progressed to an advanced stage. Learn about what to expect.

… Unless a tumor in the appendix causes appendicitis, you may not have noticeable symptoms until the cancer is advanced and has spread to other organs or caused a blockage. Often, appendix cancer is found accidentally when the organ is removed or when a patient is having a scan for another reason and the