Melanoma Stages 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Memorial Sloan Kettering …
WEBThere are 5 stages of melanoma, from 0 to 4. The lower the number, the less the cancer has spread. We also break down some stages even more, into stages A, B, C, and D. Invasive melanoma is cancer that can spread to other areas of the body. Melanoma is divided into stages based on the thickness of the primary tumor and other features.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
WEBAt MSK, cancer care – from immunotherapy and surgery to integrative medicine – is the only thing we do. Call us at 800-525-2225, visit us online at MSKCC.org, or in person at 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, or at our other locations in New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey.
Our Locations - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
WEBView all of our visitor information. Urgent Care for MSK Patients. Memorial Sloan Kettering has locations throughout New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. Find the location nearest you or call 800-525-2225 to make an appointment.
Understanding Your Liver Elastography (FibroScan®) Results
WEBJan 16, 2023 · Liver elastography is a non-invasive test your healthcare provider can use this to learn about your liver’s health. Non-invasive means nothing is put inside your body. FibroScan is a type of liver elastography. FibroScan is a special ultrasound technology that measures liver stiffness (hardness) and fatty changes in your liver.
Managing Your Chemotherapy Side Effects - Memorial Sloan …
WEBMar 23, 2023 · Blood in your urine (pee), in your bowel movements (poop), in your vomit (throw up), or when you cough. Very dark or black bowel movements. Unexplained (unusual) bruising or bleeding from your nose or gums. Changes in your vision. Very bad headaches or any signs of a stroke, such as weakness on one side of your body.
Caring for Your Jackson-Pratt Drain
WEBJul 11, 2023 · How to care for your Jackson-Pratt drain. When you leave the hospital, care for your Jackson-Pratt drain by: Milking your tubing to help move clots. Emptying your drain 2 times a day. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening. Write down the amount of drainage on your Jackson-Pratt drainage log at the end of this resource.
CT Scan vs. MRI: What’s the Difference? And How Do Doctors …
WEBJul 13, 2022 · CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) are both used to diagnose and stage cancer. Many people do not know the difference between the two methods or why one might be selected over the other. Here, Maria LaGratta, Director of Radiology at MSK Monmouth, answers some of the questions she gets from her patients about CT and MRI. What is the difference between a CT scan and ...
About Your Urinary (Foley) Catheter: How To Clean and Care for It
WEBJun 15, 2023 · Changing how the world understands and treats cancer. Our scientists pursue every aspect of cancer research—from exploring the biology of genes and cells, to developing immune-based treatments, uncovering the causes of metastasis, and more.
Metastatic and Metastasized Cancers: Answers to 7 Common …
WEBJul 26, 2022 · Many tumors can be eliminated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other treatments.But once cancer spreads, or metastasizes, to other parts of the body, it becomes much harder to stop. In this Q&A, medical oncologist Emily Feld talks about how metastatic cancer is diagnosed and treated at Memorial …
Bland or BRAT Diet - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
WEBA bland diet is an eating plan that emphasizes foods that are easy to digest. If you’re following this diet, you should choose foods that are low in fat, low in fiber, and easy to chew. And as the name implies, the bland diet calls for …
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