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Find in-depth information on the latest radiation therapy options for people with salivary gland tumors.

… Radiation therapy for salivary gland tumors involves sending high-energy particles (usually photons or protons) through the skin toward the tumor. When the particles reach the tumor, they can destroy cancer cells by damaging their DNA. Radiation therapy is known to be particularly effective against head

The two most common tests that our doctors at MSK use to diagnosis stomach (gastric) cancer are endoscopy and barium X-ray.

… How do doctors know if you have stomach cancer? MSK diagnoses cancer using many new technologies that we developed or improved. We’re always researching ways to diagnose cancer with greater accuracy, which lets us improve treatment results. Learn more about  how we diagnose cancer . Before you start

Learn about the major types of leukemia in adults, and understand the differences between acute and chronic types of leukemias.

… Doctors categorize leukemia based on which type of white blood cell is involved — lymphocytes or myeloid cells — and whether the illness is developing very quickly ( acute disease ) or slowly over time ( chronic disease ). Treatment options depend on the type of leukemia you have. Lymphocytic leukemias

Obtenga más información sobre los principales tipos de leucemia en adultos y sobre las diferencias entre los tipos de leucemias agudas y crónicas.

… Los médicos clasifican la leucemia según el tipo de glóbulos blancos afectados ( linfocitos o células mieloides ) y si la enfermedad se está desarrollando muy rápidamente ( enfermedad aguda ) o lentamente con el tiempo ( enfermedad crónica ). Las leucemias linfocíticas se presentan a partir de células

Learn more about and meet the MSK team of brain tumor specialists with expertise in neurology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology, who can shape a treatment approach that's customized for you.

… Your personal treatment team will include neurologists, brain surgeons, and other experts who’ll use their skill and expertise to customize a plan of care that fits your unique needs. They bring expertise, creativity, and passion to every patient. Your team also includes neuropathologists, radiation

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Chemotherapy and surgery are common treatments for desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) in children, but doctors and experts MSK Kids offers all treatments for DSRCT.

… Chemotherapy and surgery are common treatments for desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) in children. MSK Kids offers all treatments for DSRCT. We will talk with you about the best treatment plan for your child. We will answer all your questions, so you will know what to expect during your child

The right diagnosis and treatment from a team of specialists when symptoms first appear are very important with mesothelioma.

… To get the best outcome, it’s important that you get an accurate diagnosis and the best care from a team of specialists soon after symptoms first develop. Through our group approach, mesothelioma experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering design a treatment approach that’s designed specifically for you. By

Signs of testicular cancer include pain, swelling, or a lump or hardness in the testicles. Learn more about testicular cancer symptoms and what to do if you have them.

… The most common signs of testicular cancer are pain, swelling, or a lump or hardness in the testicle. If you find a lump in a testicle, please see your healthcare provider right away.  Less common symptoms include:  Pain in your lower abdomen (belly) or groin   Tenderness in the breast area  A painless

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of craniopharyngiomas, a type of brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland.

… A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor (not cancer) that occurs at the base of the brain, usually above the pituitary gland. The exact cause of these tumors is unknown. Craniopharyngiomas are most commonly diagnosed in children younger than 15 and adults over 50. There is no difference in incidence by