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Most esophageal cancers can be classified as one of two types: adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma.

… Most esophageal cancers can be classified as one of two types: adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma. A third type of esophageal cancer, called small cell carcinoma, is very rare. These different types of cancer begin in different kinds of cells in the esophagus. They develop in unique ways and call

Find in-depth information on the latest radiation therapy options for people with salivary gland tumors.

… Radiation therapy for salivary gland tumors involves sending high-energy particles (usually photons or protons) through the skin toward the tumor. When the particles reach the tumor, they can destroy cancer cells by damaging their DNA. Radiation therapy is known to be particularly effective against head

Learn more about and meet the MSK team of brain tumor specialists with expertise in neurology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology, who can shape a treatment approach that's customized for you.

… Your personal treatment team will include neurologists, brain surgeons, and other experts who’ll use their skill and expertise to customize a plan of care that fits your unique needs. They bring expertise, creativity, and passion to every patient. Your team also includes neuropathologists, radiation

The ovaries.

… White arrows pointing to the ureters, uterus, ovaries, bladder, urethra and cervix.

Chemotherapy and surgery are common treatments for desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) in children, but doctors and experts MSK Kids offers all treatments for DSRCT.

… Chemotherapy and surgery are common treatments for desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) in children. MSK Kids offers all treatments for DSRCT. We will talk with you about the best treatment plan for your child. We will answer all your questions, so you will know what to expect during your child

The right diagnosis and treatment from a team of specialists when symptoms first appear are very important with mesothelioma.

… To get the best outcome, it’s important that you get an accurate diagnosis and the best care from a team of specialists soon after symptoms first develop. Through our group approach, mesothelioma experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering design a treatment approach that’s designed specifically for you. By

Signs of testicular cancer include pain, swelling, or a lump or hardness in the testicles. Learn more about testicular cancer symptoms and what to do if you have them.

… The most common signs of testicular cancer are pain, swelling, or a lump or hardness in the testicle. If you find a lump in a testicle, please see your healthcare provider right away.  Less common symptoms include:  Pain in your lower abdomen (belly) or groin   Tenderness in the breast area  A painless

Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of craniopharyngiomas, a type of brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland.

… A craniopharyngioma is a benign tumor (not cancer) that occurs at the base of the brain, usually above the pituitary gland. The exact cause of these tumors is unknown. Craniopharyngiomas are most commonly diagnosed in children younger than 15 and adults over 50. There is no difference in incidence by

Our medical team and psychosocial team work together to minimize and treat the physical and psychological side effects of leukemia therapy. 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 leukemia 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 bladder cancer surgeons, doctors, specialized nurses, and other healthcare professionals provide compassionate, innovative care. Discover how each one is an expert in this disease.

… As a Memorial Sloan Kettering patient, you benefit from the experience and compassion a team of doctors, surgeons and other experts has gained treating nearly 400 people with bladder cancer each year. Our specialists are part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year