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Find out more about the diagnostic tests that can look for the presence of central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma.
… People who develop symptoms that suggest they may have central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma may have one or more of the following diagnostic tests: An MRI of the brain so doctors can see where the cancer is located. On an MRI, CNS lymphoma in the brain may appear as a single tumor or more than one.
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Discover what tests and procedures we use to diagnose endometrial (uterine) cancer.
… At your first appointment, we’ll perform a comprehensive physical exam, including a pelvic exam . We may also conduct imaging and other diagnostic tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scanning, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and/or positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. Tests to Diagnose Endometrial
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Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing’s disease, a condition that arises when a pituitary tumor secretes adrenocorticotropic hormone.
… What Is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease occurs when a tumor arises in the corticotropic cells of the pituitary gland and begins to secrete a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone. Also called ACTH, this hormone, in turn, triggers the adrenal glands to produce the “stress hormone” known as cortisol
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Neuroblastoma Cancer in Children
Learn about MSK's expertise in Neuroblastoma cancer. If your child has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer, the doctors and experts at MSK are ready to help.
… The Most Experienced Childhood Neuroblastoma Program in the Country Hearing that your child has neuroblastoma can be frightening and overwhelming. It can be daunting to think about the treatments your child may need and how the experience will affect your child, your family, and you. The neuroblastoma
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At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we're dedicated to helping you get back to living your life after treatment for uterine sarcomas. Learn more.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your treatment for uterine sarcomas, you may still need our help. We’re committed to supporting you in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. We’ve built a program designed
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Pediatric Carcinomas and Other Rare Solid Tumors
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
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Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors
Our team of gastrointestinal surgeons, endocrinologists, pathologists, and medical oncologists provides comprehensive, personalized care for people with gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors.
… The gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumor team at Memorial Sloan Kettering is a multidisciplinary group of doctors that includes surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, endocrinologists, nuclear medicine specialists, interventional radiologists, radiologists, and pathologists. Our team
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Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin’s disease, usually begins in a type of B cell that is found in the bone marrow. Learn more about the subtypes of Hodgkin lymphoma.
… Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease) is an uncommon form of lymphoma. It is distinguished by the presence of large abnormal tumor cells called Hodgkin Reed-Sternberg cells. Although Hodgkin lymphoma can occur in both children and adults, it is usually diagnosed in young adults between 20 and 34. Read
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A selection of recent publications related to GVHD research.
… The following is a selection of recent publications related to graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): Harris AC, Markova A, Devlin S, Singh A, Susman P, Brown S, Grasso C, Custodio C, Estilo C, Ibanez K, Myers M, Syrkin G, Yom S, Perales MA, Ponce DM. Establishing a Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD)-Focused