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.
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.
Messenger RNA (mRNA) Vaccines for COVID-19: How Do They …
WEBHave there been other mRNA vaccines? These are the first messenger RNA vaccines to be produced and tested in large-scale phase 3 human trials. The advantage of mRNA technology compared with conventional approaches is that it allows for faster development and scale-up of production.
UTI or Cancer: What To Know About Blood in the Urine
WEBOct 12, 2022 · Occasionally, a UTI can cause an increase of white blood cells in the urine, a condition known as pyuria. This can cause the urine to appear cloudy, but it is not what most people think of as “blood in the urine.”. Bladder or kidney stones. Solid masses that form from chemicals in the urine might scrape the lining of the bladder or kidney ...
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.
About Your Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
WEBMar 22, 2023 · A PICC is a long, flexible catheter (thin tube) that’s put into a vein in your upper arm. Inside your body, the PICC goes through the vein in your arm to a large vein in your chest. Outside your body, the PICC splits into 1, 2, or 3 smaller tubes called lumens. Each lumen has a needleless connector (also called a clave) and a disinfection cap ...
How To Prepare for Your Colonoscopy Using MiraLAX®
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Get your MiraLAX bowel prep ready. On the morning of the day before your procedure, mix all 238 grams of the MiraLAX powder with 64 ounces of a room temperature clear liquid until the MiraLAX powder dissolves. Once the MiraLAX is dissolved, you can put the mixture in the refrigerator. This is optional.
A Promising New Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
WEBJun 3, 2021 · Prostate cancer treatment stands on the brink of a major advance with the development of a new treatment that zeros in on cancer cells to destroy them. The therapy, called 177 Lu-PSMA-617, uses a molecule that selectively seeks out and attaches to a specific protein on the cancer cell surface. The technology then delivers radiation that damages DNA and destroys the cancer cell.
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 ...
How To Prepare for Your Colonoscopy Using SUPREP® Bowel …
WEBJan 12, 2024 · 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.