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Experience is very important in the effective treatment of tumors located in the chest next to vital structures such as the heart and lungs.

… Experience is very important in the effective treatment of tumors located in the chest next to vital structures such as the heart and lungs. Thymoma and other thymic tumors are also often associated with complex autoimmune conditions, which require yet another level of expertise. At Memorial Sloan Kettering

Meet the team of pancreatic cancer experts, including doctors, surgeons and other experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering. MSK's pancreatic cancer teams has some of the most experience in the country at diagnosing and treating this pancreatic cancer.

… MSK’s pancreatic cancer team is among the nation’s largest for  treatment of pancreatic cancer or a  pancreatic cyst . We’re a leading hospital for pancreatic cancer care and research. Our surgeons operate on about 350 people with pancreatic cancer a year. Our oncologists (cancer doctors) and other subspecialists

Discover how Memorial Sloan Kettering helps you stay healthy and feeling good after thyroid cancer treatment.

… Thyroid cancer experts know that even though you may have finished your treatment for cancer, there are still many ways we can help you live a full life. We can help you stay healthy and feeling your best over time. In addition to watching for signs that thyroid cancer has returned, we focus on identifying

Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are adrenal tumors. Symptoms may include sweating, headaches, high blood pressure, and elevated heart rate.

… Pheochromocytomas are tumors that produce too much of the hormones called catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine). Normally, these hormones help the body deal with stress. Too much of either one can lead to serious conditions, such as high blood pressure and stroke. Most pheochromocytomas start

Meet our team of pediatric sarcoma doctors, surgeons, and experts who will develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your child. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… Our Pediatric Sarcoma Service provides care to children, adolescents, and young adults. Our pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other specialists work together to maximize your child’s chance of a cure. Our patients see the same team , made up of experts from different areas, during

Through our clinical trials, you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere. Learn more about what we offer.

… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for testicular cancer, your care team may ask if you want to join a clinical trial.  What is a clinical trial?  Clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments, procedures, or devices to see how well they work. They are an important

Chemotherapy is a drug, or a combination of drugs, that kills cancer cells, no matter where they are in your body.

… Chemotherapy is a drug, or a combination of drugs, that kills cancer cells, no matter where they are in your body. At Memorial Sloan Kettering we understand how to give you chemotherapy safely and effectively. We’ll work with you to customize a plan of care that fits your unique needs. Chemotherapy for

MSK’s experts in surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are among the most experienced in the nation at treating bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma). Learn about our approach to care.

… Surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, or a combination of these may be used to treat bile duct cancer. Depending on the stage of the disease, your MSK care team will determine the most appropriate treatment plan for you. Surgery Surgery is the preferred treatment for bile duct cancer and

Mastocytosis happens when too many mast cells build up in the body. Read about how this disorder is diagnosed and its relationship to allergies.

… Mastocytosis happens when too many mast cells build up in the body. Mast cells are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in helping the immune system defend the body from disease. They also respond to allergic reactions, help heal wounds, and defend against infections.  Cutaneous mastocytosis

Learn what the different stages of melanoma mean, from stage 0 to stage 4 metastatic melanoma and what factors doctors use to determine how advanced a melanoma is.

… Staging is part of the diagnosis process. It tells you how advanced the melanoma is or whether it has spread. Staging also helps your doctor decide how to move forward with treatment and follow-up care.  Your doctor will give you a physical exam and review the results of your diagnostic and imaging tests