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Anemia is a shortage of red blood cells. It is a very common problem for people with cancer. Learn more about how we treat this condition.

… What Is Anemia? Anemia is a common blood disorder. It occurs when you do not have enough red blood cells. These cells carry oxygen throughout the body. Anemia can be caused by a variety of conditions, including: Inherited diseases, such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia Low levels of iron, vitamin

Learn more about acquired severe aplastic anemia and how our team of experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering develops a treatment plan designed to cure the bone marrow failure if possible, address any additional symptoms, and improve your child's quality of life.

… Aplastic anemia happens when white blood cells known as T cells prevent blood stem cells from growing. This makes a child unable to produce red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. Unlike inherited bone marrow failure syndromes, aplastic anemia is often acquired during a person’s lifetime, either

Learn about the symptoms of liver cancer, from jaundice and fatigue to generalized itching, bloating, and abdominal pain.

… Liver cancer presents a special challenge because you may not notice any symptoms when the disease is starting and in its early stages. In the United States, doctors usually discover signs of liver cancer when screening people for an underlying liver condition, such as chronic hepatitis . If you do have

Our pediatric lymphoma experts care for children using the most-effective lymphoma treatment or combination of treatments to maximize the benefit for children, while minimizing the risk of long-term side effects. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Personalized Lymphoma Treatment for Your Child At MSK Kids, we customize your child’s care plan. We take into account the type and stage of the cancer and your child’s age and symptoms. Our goal is to put the cancer into remission. This means the size of the abnormal lymph nodal mass has significantly

Our medical team and psychosocial team work together to minimize and treat the unavoidable physical side effects of lymphoma therapy, and to reduce the psychological and social impacts that a serious illness can have on a child and family. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Will my child have side effects? This is one of the most frequent questions we hear from parents and young people starting lymphoma treatment . The short answer is yes: There will be some side effects. The good news is that at MSK Kids, we tailor every child’s care plan to include the most-effective

Our gallbladder cancer doctors, specialized nurses, and other healthcare professionals provide compassionate, innovative care. Each one is an expert in the disease.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients with gallbladder and bile duct cancer are treated by a multidisciplinary team of doctors who specialize in treating these cancers. Our gallbladder cancer team includes surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists, interventional radiologists, pathologists

There are four stages of ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers. Learn how MSK doctors use this information to create a customized treatment plan.

… To check for ovarian cancer, your doctor will likely perform a pelvic exam to feel for lumps or changes in and around the ovaries, and order additional tests if you’ve been experiencing persistent abdominal bloating, discomfort or other symptoms , or if you have risk factors for ovarian cancer . Women

Multiple myeloma can weaken your bones. This raises your risk of fractures (breaks) and bone pain.

… Multiple myeloma can weaken your bones. This raises your risk of fractures (breaks) and bone pain. Why does multiple myeloma cause bone pain? Myeloma cells can form tumors in bone marrow that can spread from the marrow and harm bone tissue. This can cause bone-related problems in your: Back and spine

Learn about kidney cancer (renal cell cancer), and how Memorial Sloan Kettering specialists can help in diagnosing and treating this disease.

… About Kidney Cancer Primary kidney cancer is a malignant (cancerous) tumor that starts in your kidneys. Kidney cancer is the 8th most common cancer in the United States. Nearly 75,000 people are diagnosed with this disease each year. Most kidney tumors are found by chance after you have imaging of the

We offer a variety of support services to help people with metastatic brain tumors.

… After recovery from brain tumor treatment, it can be hard to get back to your normal life. The experts at MSK’s  Adult Survivorship Program  are here to help as you explore your next steps. We offer services and support to help you and your loved ones prepare for life after treatment. Rehabilitation