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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

Many people far well after treatment for thymoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering, but regular follow-up care is important.

… In our Adult Survivorship Program , we describe the support services available to you and your family during and after the treatment process. Follow-up Care After treatment for a thymoma at Memorial Sloan Kettering, many people fare well. However, some remain at risk for developing recurrences years

Learn how we use the latest surgical techniques to treat spinal tumors.

… Surgery is not a common spine tumor treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering — only about 10 percent of patients with spine cancer get surgery. If your treatment team recommends it, your surgeon will remove as much tumor as possible while taking every precaution to protect your spinal cord and other major

Radiation therapy may be used along with or instead of surgery. Here, we explain four types of radiation therapy used to treat bone cancer.

… There have been many advances in radiation technology, and all are available at MSK. We sometimes give radiation therapy along with or instead of surgery to destroy tumors or shrink them. We may also use radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery or to treat tumors that cannot

To properly treat retinoblastoma, a correct diagnosis is crucial. Learn more about how our team of doctors can help at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… When there is a family history of retinoblastoma, a child is most likely to develop the disease within 28 months of birth. Newborn babies should have a dilated eye exam by a pediatric ophthalmologist (eye doctor) in the nursery. When there is no family history, it is frequently the parents who notice

Skin cancer is a disease caused by abnormal (not normal) cells growing in the tissue of your skin. These cells can cause a tumor to form. It’s the most common kind of cancer. If skin cancer is found early, it’s easier to treat.

… Skin cancer is a disease caused by abnormal (not normal) cells growing in the tissue of your skin. These cells can cause a tumor to form. It’s the most common kind of cancer. If skin cancer is found early, it’s easier to treat. Does MSK Have Screening Guidelines for Skin Cancer? Our experts do not recommend

El cáncer de piel es una enfermedad ocasionada por un crecimiento anormal de células en el tejido de la piel. Estas células pueden provocar la formación de un tumor. Es el tipo de cáncer más común. El cáncer de piel es más fácil de tratar si se lo detecta en sus inicios.

… El cáncer de piel es una enfermedad ocasionada por un crecimiento anormal de células en el tejido de la piel. Estas células pueden provocar la formación de un tumor. Es el tipo de cáncer más común. El cáncer de piel es más fácil de tratar si se lo detecta en sus inicios. Does MSK Have Screening Guidelines

Learn how our doctors diagnose basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.

… You know your skin best, so it makes sense that you would notice any changes before anyone else. Most suspected skin cancers are first noticed by patients or their family members. In order to determine if you have skin cancer, your doctor will take a complete medical history, which includes asking you

Diagnosing adrenal tumors usually involves doing tests to see if your body is producing abnormal amounts of certain hormones. Our doctors are experts in making sure you get the most accurate diagnosis possible.

… We use cutting-edge tools to diagnose adrenal gland tumors. Lab tests can determine if you have above-normal levels of hormones in your body, for example, and imaging tests, such as CT, MRI, and whole-body PET scans, can pinpoint where the tumor is located. A surgical biopsy can help confirm a diagnosis