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Memorial Sloan Kettering's multidisciplinary team of doctors provides comprehensive treatment for patients with all types of adrenal tumors.
… Our adrenal tumor specialists are part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report . The multidisciplinary team of doctors at MSK provides comprehensive treatment for patients with all types of adrenal tumors. Select from the list below to
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Diagnosis is a key first step in making sure your doctor recommends the best treatment plan for your specific type of soft tissue sarcoma.
… Getting an accurate diagnosis is crucial to getting the best care for soft tissue sarcoma. By making absolutely sure that we have diagnosed the correct sarcoma type , we can better determine the most effective treatment approach for you. Diagnosing soft tissue sarcoma is not straightforward. When people
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Discover how improvements in imaging technologies and skull-base surgical techniques have made surgery for acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) safer and more effective than ever before.
… Depending on your acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) symptoms, size and location, and other important factors, Memorial Sloan Kettering experts may recommend surgery. The aim of surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving important nerves, especially the nerve controlling
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Our multidisciplinary team draws from many different fields to ensure coordinated care and the best possible outcomes.
… Select from the list below to learn more about our Multidisciplinary Skin Cancer Management Program specialists, their education, training, board certifications, current publications, and specific areas of clinical expertise.
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Learn about risk factors, healthy lifestyles, and genetic testing. There are things you can do to learn if you have a higher risk for kidney cancer.
… A risk factor is anything that raises your chances of getting a disease, such as cancer. You may have a higher risk for getting kidney cancer if you: Smoke cigarettes Are obese Are male Have high blood pressure that’s not under control You may also be at higher risk for kidney cancer if you have: Another
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Learn about some possible causes of salivary gland cancer.
… Because salivary gland cancer is a rare cancer, experts have not been able to draw very many conclusions about the possible causes. Research shows that a history of radiation exposure greatly increases a person’s chances for developing the disease. Other risk factors include a history of skin cancer
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We are investigating the causes of pancreatic cancer in people with a family history of the illness.
… Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Pancreatic Tumor Registry is researching the causes of pancreatic cancer in people with a family history of the disease. We’re collecting and analyzing data from people with the disease and their family members. Our researchers are using this information to learn about factors
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Learn about and meet the Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors, surgeons and other experts who work as a team to treat people with liver metastases.
… The liver metastases doctors, surgeons and other experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering are nationally recognized for their leadership in evaluating and treating this disease. Your treatment team includes a wide range of specialists who work together to customize a plan of care that fits your unique needs
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Learn about the causes of and treatments for desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, desmoid-type fibromatosis, or deep fibromatosis.
… What is a desmoid tumor? A desmoid tumor is a rare fibrous growth that can start in the arms, legs, or torso (body). They most commonly grow in the abdomen (belly). These tumors start in connective tissue, which is found throughout your body. Connective tissue supports and protects other tissues and
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Most people do not need to be screened for esophageal cancer. If you are at a high risk, however, we may recommend regular screening.
… Screening refers to any test that helps detect disease before it begins to cause symptoms. MSK does not recommend esophageal cancer screening for most people. However, your doctor may recommend regular endoscopic screening for adenocarcinoma if you have Barrett’s esophagus or are at high risk of esophageal