Christopher J. Forlenza, MD

Christopher J. Forlenza, MD

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric leukemias
  • Pediatric lymphomas

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Clinical trials
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Get to Know Me

I am a member of the MSK Kids team who specializes in the care of children and young adults with blood (hematologic) cancers, including leukemias and lymphomas. I specialize in the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) after prior therapy. I also care for patients with histiocytic disorders, including Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

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In addition to caring for patients, I am conducting research to develop and assess better treatments. My research focuses on the development of novel therapies and treatment approaches for patients with lymphoma, with aim to improve their outcomes and minimize long-term side effects. I am MSK’s institutional Principal Investigator for the Children’s Oncology Group, the nation’s largest collaborative clinical research organization focused on childhood cancers.

When I meet a patient and family, I approach them with honesty, regardless of their age. I emphasize that this journey is something we are embarking on together. I thoroughly review their treatment options, emphasizing how the therapies we now have for their cancer have evolved.

I chose this field because as a physician, I can be on the cutting-edge of exciting technologies and emerging therapies. I am able to develop strong bonds with our patients and their families through difficult times, which often last for years. I support children and young adults as they battle through the worst times of their lives and am enormously gratified when I am able to watch them develop into healthy and successful adults.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, which is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric leukemias
  • Pediatric lymphomas
  • Histiocytosis
  • Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease)
  • Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Clinical trials
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, New York University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Contact and Location

Dr. Forlenza sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Clinical Trials

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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Forlenza’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Christopher J. Forlenza discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
    Professional Services and Activities

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