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.
How To Get Ready for Your Colonoscopy Using Sutab® Bowel …
WEBJul 1, 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.
How To Prepare for Your Colonoscopy Using MiraLAX®
WEBMay 20, 2024 · Start your bowel prep. Step 1: At 4 p.m. on the day before your procedure, swallow 2 bisacodyl (5mg) tablets with a glass of water. Step 2: At 4:15 p.m., start drinking the MiraLAX mixture. At 4:15 p.m., drink 1 (8-ounce) cup of the mixture. At 4:30 p.m., drink 1 (8-ounce) cup of the mixture.
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 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 an enrollment ID and your medical record number (MRN) to create a MyMSK account.
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.
What Every Man Should Know about Radiation Therapy for …
WEBApr 19, 2022 · When it comes to treatment for prostate cancer, men now have many good options that have improved prognosis for the disease.One effective treatment is radiation therapy, either alone or in combination with other treatments, such as …
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 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 ...