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.
About the MyMSK Patient Portal & App
WEBHow to enroll in MyMSK. You can create a MyMSK account at my.mskcc.org or on the MyMSK app using your enrollment ID. Before your first appointment, you may have received an enrollment ID by email, or you can request one from a patient care advisor by calling 800-525-2225. After your first appointment, you need …
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.
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.
Colon Cancer Stages 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 - Memorial Sloan Kettering …
WEBIf your care team diagnoses you with colon cancer, the next step is figuring out the stage of the cancer, or how advanced it is. Staging helps us design a plan that treats you in the most effective way possible. So your care team can determine the stage of the cancer, you will have diagnostic tests to find out:
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 ...
Side Effects of Radical Prostatectomy (Prostate Cancer Surgery)
WEBBegg CB, Riedel ER, Bach PB, et al. Variations in morbidity after radical prostatectomy. N Engl J Med. 2002 Apr 11; 346(15):1138-44. Bianco FJ Jr, Riedel ER, Begg CB, et al. Variations among high volume surgeons in the rate of complications after radical prostatectomy: further evidence that technique matters. J Urol. 2005 Jun;173(6):2099-103.
About Your Urinary (Foley) Catheter: How To Clean and Care for It
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What Every Man Should Know about Radiation Therapy for …
WEBApr 19, 2022 · 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.