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  • Types of Appendiceal Cancer

    Learn about the two main types of appendiceal cancer: Carcinoid tumors and adenocarcinomas.

    … There are several kinds of appendix tumors, some of which are cancerous and some of which are not. The two main types of appendix cancer are called carcinoid tumors and carcinomas. Carcinoid tumors : Carcinoid tumors are the most common appendix cancers, making up about half of those diagnosed. They

  • Kidney Cancer Treatment

    At MSK, we make a kidney cancer treatment plan just for you. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

    … MSK is ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care by U.S. News & World Report . At MSK, we tailor kidney cancer treatment to you, based on your needs and overall health. Our kidney cancer experts use a team approach. We look at information such as: Your diagnosis The type, size, and location of

  • Pediatric Sarcoma Support

    Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a vast network of support programs to help children and families with a pediatric sarcoma diagnosis. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

    … A diagnosis of sarcoma can overwhelm a child and his or her family. Our experts understand the various symptoms and possible side effects of treatment, including the social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery. Many children have received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering for sarcoma

  • Treatment for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

    Our doctors pioneered the standard approaches for treating CML, and depending on the stage of your disease may recommend imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib, or other targeted therapies.

    … Advances in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia are giving new hope to patients. Our doctors base their treatment approach on a number of factors, including the number of blasts in the bone marrow, any chromosomal abnormalities, and your overall health. Treatment for Chronic Phase CML Three drugs

  • Tratamiento de la leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC)

    Nuestros médicos fueron pioneros en los enfoques convencionales para el tratamiento de la leucemia mieloide crónica y, según la etapa de su enfermedad, pueden recomendar imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib u otras terapias dirigidas.

    … Los avances en el tratamiento de la leucemia mieloide crónica están dando nuevas esperanzas a los pacientes. Nuestros médicos basan su método de tratamiento en una serie de factores, incluida la cantidad de blastos en la médula ósea, cualquier anomalía cromosómica y la salud del paciente en general.

  • Surgery for Uterine Sarcomas

    Discover how Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors can in many cases diagnose, stage, and remove a uterine sarcoma tumor in one operation.

    … Surgery is an important part of treatment for uterine sarcomas. It helps provide a diagnosis as well as removes the cancer. Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeons are some of the most experienced in the world in removing uterine sarcomas. Our team of uterine cancer experts from different areas considers the

  • Genetic Testing for Ovarian Cancer

    Our counselors can help you understand your level of inherited risk for ovarian cancer, and provide you guidance on what to do next.

    … Some people are born with an increased risk for developing ovarian, peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancer. To find out if this is the case for you, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Clinical Genetics Service can give you these tests and provide skilled guidance on what to do with the results. Our specially

  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

    The most common form of lymphoma is non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more about the different types of B cell lymphoma and T cell lymphoma.

    … Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common type of lymphoma. While it can occur at any age, most people who develop the illness are older adults. Read more about lymphoma in children or about Hodgkin lymphoma . There are many types of NHL, all of which are divided into two major groups: B cell lymphoma

  • Radiation Therapy for Spine Tumors

    Learn how EBRT, IMRT, steretactic radiosurgery or other forms of radiation therapy may be used to treat spinal tumors.

    … Radiation therapy is a common part of a spine tumor treatment plan. Your treatment team may recommend either external or internal radiation — both are very effective. Some of the benefits of radiation therapy include: eliminating metastatic spine tumors preventing spine tumors from coming back shrinking

  • Retinoblastoma Support Services

    Browse the variety of support services we offer children with retinoblastoma and their families at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

    … At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we understand it can be overwhelming for a child and family to live with cancer. Our retinoblastoma experts understand the symptoms and side effects of treatment , including social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery . Many children have received treatment