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Find answers to frequently asked questions about breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, including risk, symptoms, and treatment options.

… You may have heard that some people with breast implants may have a very low risk of developing a kind of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma . There are several different kinds of anaplastic large cell lymphoma. When associated with breast implants, this lymphoma is called breast implant–associated

Surgery for brain tumors is safer and more effective than ever before. Learn how we can remove cancerous tissue safely and precisely.

… Brain surgery today is safer and more effective than ever for treating cancer. There have been many improvements in both imaging and in how we plan and perform surgeries. Our surgeons are experts in removing brain tumors without harming healthy tissue. This procedure can release pressure in your skull

Learn about the signs of and treatments for leiomyosarcoma.

… Leiomyosarcoma is a rare condition. The cancer cells grow and multiply abnormally to form a tumor in the smooth muscle tissue of the body. Smooth muscle refers to the muscle tissue that lines hollow parts of the body, such as the bladder, uterus, stomach, veins, and arteries. Leiomyosarcoma is a form

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

Discover how radiation therapy for glioma is expertly given at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Radiation therapy can shrink or kill tumor cells. At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we treat glioma tumors with state-of-the-art radiation therapy tools, such as linear accelerators and advanced imaging techniques. Radiation can be directed precisely to the tumor, sparing the nearby healthy tissue and leading

Find out what signs to look for if you’re concerned about salivary gland cancer.

… Common signs of salivary gland cancer include the following: A lump in your jaw, mouth, or neck Pain or weakness in your face Difficulty moving your jaw Difficulty swallowing Read below to learn more about each of these salivary gland cancer signs and symptoms. A lump in your jaw, mouth, or neck A lump

Learn about active Kaposi sarcoma clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere.

… Our physicians and researchers continue to investigate new ways to treat Kaposi sarcoma. As a patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering, you may have access to novel therapies for the disease that are not available elsewhere through one of our clinical trials. Our investigators also participate in national

Memorial Sloan Kettering experts can help you understand your risk for developing ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer.

… There is no way to guarantee that you won’t develop cancer in your ovaries, peritoneum (a layer of tissue that lines your abdomen), or fallopian tubes. Most women have an approximately 1 in 70 chance of being diagnosed with one of these three cancers at some point in their lives. Aging is one risk factor