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Experience is very important in the effective treatment of tumors located in the chest next to vital structures such as the heart and lungs.
… Experience is very important in the effective treatment of tumors located in the chest next to vital structures such as the heart and lungs. Thymoma and other thymic tumors are also often associated with complex autoimmune conditions, which require yet another level of expertise. At Memorial Sloan Kettering
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Meet the team of pancreatic cancer experts, including doctors, surgeons and other experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering. MSK's pancreatic cancer teams has some of the most experience in the country at diagnosing and treating this pancreatic cancer.
… MSK’s pancreatic cancer team is among the nation’s largest for treatment of pancreatic cancer or a pancreatic cyst . We’re a leading hospital for pancreatic cancer care and research. Our surgeons operate on about 350 people with pancreatic cancer a year. Our oncologists (cancer doctors) and other subspecialists
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Discover how Memorial Sloan Kettering helps you stay healthy and feeling good after thyroid cancer treatment.
… Thyroid cancer experts know that even though you may have finished your treatment for cancer, there are still many ways we can help you live a full life. We can help you stay healthy and feeling your best over time. In addition to watching for signs that thyroid cancer has returned, we focus on identifying
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Find information about gastrointestinal carcinoid tumors, as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering’s approach to diagnosis and treatment. Treatment can include surgery, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or other techniques.
… Carcinoid tumors are the most common type of neuroendocrine tumor. An estimated 11,000 to 12,000 people are diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor each year in the United States. About two-thirds of all carcinoid tumors appear in the gastrointestinal system, particularly in the small intestine, rectum, stomach
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Through our pediatric blood disorders clinical trials, you may have access to treatments before they are available elsewhere. Find out if a clinical trial is right for your child at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
… Clinical trials have formed the foundation of virtually every advance made in medical care. For some pediatric blood and immune disorders, clinical trials may offer hope where no hope existed before. MSK Kids is conducting clinical trials assessing new approaches for children with noncancerous blood
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If surgery isn’t an option for treating your stomach cancer, we may offer radiation therapy to help control your symptoms.
… Radiation therapy uses very precise high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. Radiation oncologists are cancer doctors with special training in using radiation to treat cancer. MSK’s radiation therapy experts use the latest methods to deliver radiation just to the tumor while keeping nearby healthy tissue
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MSK’s experts are among the most experienced in the nation at treating cancers that arise in the salivary gland. Find out how we can help.
… There are several ways to treat salivary gland cancer, depending on the location, the stage, and the type of cancer, including: surgery to remove the cancer radiation therapy, using high-energy rays (such as x-rays) to destroy the cancer cells drug therapies that kill cancer cells Most treatment plans
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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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We’re here for as long as you need us. Learn about the counseling and support services we offer our patients and survivors.
… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, 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 for cancer
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Discover how coordinated care from MSK liver cancer experts can help you get a high quality of life for many more years than was possible in the past.
… When you’re a patient at MSK, we believe in staying with you through the whole process and beyond, even after your treatments have ended. Liver cancer usually affects several organs in the body and can be difficult to control. Once we complete the treatment part of your care together, we’ll want to follow