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In a stem cell transplant — also called a bone marrow transplant — blood-forming stem cells are replaced by infusing new, healthy cells into the bloodstream. Read more about this treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… A stem cell transplant can be a good treatment for multiple myeloma. A successful transplant gives someone with multiple myeloma new, healthy bone marrow. It replaces the bone marrow harmed by myeloma cells. Hematopoietic (hee-MA-toh-poy-EH-tik) stem cells (usually just called stem cells) grow into all

Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of acromegaly, a condition that arises when a pituitary tumor secretes growth hormone.

… Acromegaly (called gigantism in children) is a rare condition in which the whole body or parts of the body, particularly the hands and feet, grow larger than normal. More than 95 percent of all cases of acromegaly are the result of a growth hormone–secreting pituitary adenoma. Growth hormone–secreting

If you’ve been diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help. Find a doctor or learn about our approach to treatment.

… If you’ve been diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is ready to help. Each member of your team, including our world-class surgeons and medical oncologists , is an expert in the field and is dedicated to giving you the best outcome and quality of life possible. We

Learn about how Wilms’ tumor is classified and what that means for treatment at MSK Kids, and the 5 stages of Wilms' tumors.

… Wilms’ tumors are classified as either favorable or unfavorable. These distinctions tell us how challenging the tumor may be to treat.  About 90 percent of children with Wilms’ tumor have favorable tumors. That means the cells look relatively normal under the microscope and the disease can be more easily

Visit now to learn about our approach and expertise in diagnosing tumors of the pituitary gland using blood tests to check for hormone imbalances & MRI scans.

… Tumors of the pituitary gland and other related conditions such as Rathke’s cleft cyst and craniopharyngioma are often challenging to diagnose. That’s in part because many of these conditions never cause symptoms . In some people, headaches, nausea, and vision problems are attributed to other diseases

Our hematologists are experts in diagnosing and treating rare blood disorders. These include histiocytosis and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering provides expert care for people with rare blood disorders. Our depth of experience means that you get the best possible care, no matter how uncommon the disease. Our doctors have expertise in treating these disorders and their complications. We are highly skilled in deciding

The tests used to diagnose neuroblastoma can also be used to determine the stage of the disease. Stage is a term that refers to the location and extent of cancer tumor(s) and cells.

… How We Look for Neuroblastoma Spread If the MSK Kids team learns that your child has neuroblastoma, staging is important to learn how much the cancer has grown and spread. We use this information when determining how much treatment your child needs and what kind. The tumor stages outlined below are based

Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts.

… Our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts in neurosurgery, neurotology (skull-base surgery), radiology, neurology, and radiation oncology will evaluate and discuss your case and decide on a treatment recommendation as a team. An appointment to see one of our acoustic neuroma experts for an

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative . Your follow-up care is provided by a

Learn about active Kaposi sarcoma clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere.

… Our physicians and researchers continue to investigate new ways to treat Kaposi sarcoma. As a patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering, you may have access to novel therapies for the disease that are not available elsewhere through one of our clinical trials. Our investigators also participate in national