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Led by our leukemia experts, MSK has a surveillance program just for people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Surveillance means to actively monitor. It’s not the same as no treatment.

… Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a type of cancer. White blood cells called lymphocytes (LIM-foh-sites) are cells that are part of our immune system that help the body fight off infection. Patients with CLL have too many abnormal lymphocytes.  They may also have enlarged lymph nodes and spleens.

From papillary thyroid cancer to follicular thyroid cancer, find out about the different types of cancer that can develop in the thyroid.

… Doctors around the world now recognize that thyroid cancer is not one disease. It’s in fact several conditions, each with important differences when it comes to: how the cancer develops what the prognosis is which treatment will be most effective MSK researchers and doctors helped make many of the important

Learn about the warning signs of and treatment options for superficial spreading melanoma, the most common type of skin melanoma.

… Superficial spreading melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It begins when the melanocytes in the skin grow out of control and form tumors. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for making melanin, the pigment that determines the color of the skin.  Superficial spreading melanoma is the most common type

Conozca las señales de advertencia y las opciones de tratamiento para el melanoma de extensión superficial, el tipo más común de melanoma cutáneo.

… El melanoma de extensión superficial es un tipo de cáncer de piel. Comienza cuando los melanocitos de la piel crecen sin control y forman tumores. Los melanocitos son las células encargadas de producir melanina, el pigmento que determina el color de la piel.  El melanoma de extensión superficial es el

Our experts diagnose pediatric lymphomas by removing a portion of the tumor and examining it under a microscope. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… How is lymphoma diagnosed? The most-effective treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis. And the sooner treatment starts, the better chance your child will have of beating cancer. At MSK Kids, we have an efficient and thorough approach to diagnosing lymphoma. First, your child will have a biopsy. For

Our programs are designed to help women cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of being diagnosed and treated for GTD.

… Being diagnosed and treated for a gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) tumor can pose a range of challenges for women and their families. To help you manage any issues that may arise, we offer a range of support programs. Living Beyond Cancer People facing the challenges of cancer survivorship can

The main treatment for most pituitary tumor patients is a minimally invasive operation called transsphenoidal surgery. Learn more about our expertise.

… VIDEO | 01:36 About Your Transsphenoidal Surgery Learn about transsphenoidal surgery at MSK in this short animation. Video Details The main treatment for most pituitary tumor patients is a minimally invasive operation called transsphenoidal surgery . Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeons are particularly

Learn how to protect your skin from sunlight, and other ways to prevent squamous cell skin cancer.

… What is My Risk for Squamous Cell Carcinoma? These are the risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma: Sun exposure. Sun-damaged skin and actinic keratosis. Fair skin. Age. Personal history of skin cancer. Exposure to industrial compounds. Weakened immune system. Other risk factors. Sun Exposure Cumulative

At MSK, we’re committed to supporting you and your family after brain tumor treatment and recovery. We’re here for you as long as you need us.

… If you’ve been treated for a primary brain tumor , it’s very important to continue seeing us for follow-up examinations. These exams help us keep watch for possible signs of the cancer coming back, keep a watch on side effects, and monitor your health overall. After surgery, you’ll have an MRI scan to

Learn more about the causes of melanoma, including too much exposure to UV light. Read about the steps you can take to prevent melanoma.

… What is My Risk for Melanoma? These are the risk factors for melanoma: Sun exposure. Age. Atypical moles. Many moles. Large moles at birth. Personal or family history of melanoma. Fair skin. Sun Exposure Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the major risk factor for skin cancer,