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Treatments for histiocytosis may include drugs, surgery, and radiation therapy, depending on the type of disease and how far it has spread.

… Doctors at MSK care for more adults with histiocytosis than any other hospital in the United States. They’re also experts in treating histiocytosis in children and teens. How we treat histiocytosis depends on: The type of histiocytosis. The location of the disease in the body. How many parts of the body

The stage of gallbladder cancer is based on the location and size of the tumor and how far it may have spread. Learn more about stages I, II, III, and IV.

… Gallbladder cancer is classified according to the type and stage, from the earliest to the most advanced. The stages of gallbladder cancer are based on the location and size of the tumor and how far it has spread. Nearly all gallbladder cancer starts in the inner lining of the gallbladder. Over time

There are four stages of ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers, ranging from early to advanced cancer. Read more about how MSK doctors use this information to create a treatment plan that's customized to you.

… By classifying ovarian cancer according to type and stage – from the earliest to the most advanced – Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors can prepare a treatment plan that’s customized specifically to your needs and condition. When learning about ovarian cancer, you may often see fallopian tube cancer and

Learn about symptoms and risk factors for rhabdomyosarcoma, plus how this cancer develops. Only at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… Experts in the Care of a Rare Muscle Tumor Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare sarcoma that develops in the muscles and can cause pain and swelling. The different types and grades of rhabdomyosarcoma require different treatment approaches. At MSK Kids, we use precision genetic testing to assess rhabdomyosarcomas

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.

Explore MSK clinical trials currently enrolling patients, one of the nation’s largest programs in primary liver cancer.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering has one of the nation’s largest clinical trial programs for people with liver cancer. We’re on the hunt for answers, continuously conducting research to find agents that improve how we care for people with primary liver disease. Sometimes we can offer you therapies that are not

Memorial Sloan Kettering offers treatments for people who have just been diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma as well as for those whose disease has come back after initial treatment. Learn about the two phases of treatment.

… For people who have just been diagnosed with central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma, there are two phases of treatment: induction treatment, followed by consolidation treatment. During induction treatment, chemotherapy is used to shrink the tumor or tumors. Several chemotherapy drugs may be used. A drug

Visit our Survivorship Center to learn more about our services for cancer survivors and their families, including support groups, follow-up programs, and more.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, you may still need our help. We’re committed to supporting you in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. We’ve built a program designed for cancer

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common chronic leukemia in adults. Therapies for CLL are improving and changing rapidly. Learn about treatments for CLL.

… What is chronic lymphocytic leukemia? Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common chronic leukemia in adults. About 20,000 people in the United States will develop CLL this year, according to the American Cancer Society. The average age at diagnosis is 72. The disease is twice as common in

La leucemia linfocítica crónica (LLC) es la leucemia crónica más común en adultos. Las terapias para la LLC están mejorando y cambiando rápidamente. Obtenga más información sobre los tratamientos para la LLC.

… ¿Qué es la leucemia linfocítica crónica? La leucemia linfocítica crónica (LLC) es la leucemia crónica más común en adultos. Según la Sociedad Americana contra el Cáncer, aproximadamente 20,000 personas en los Estados Unidos padecerán leucemia linfocítica crónica este año. La edad promedio en el momento