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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare blood disease. It is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells.

… Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare blood disease in which red blood cells break apart. The Ham test and flow cytometry are two blood tests used to diagnose PNH. What Is the Ham Test? The Ham test checks whether red blood cells become more fragile when they are placed in mild acid. What

Learn how we use the latest surgical techniques to treat spinal tumors.

… Surgery is not a common spine tumor treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering — only about 10 percent of patients with spine cancer get surgery. If your treatment team recommends it, your surgeon will remove as much tumor as possible while taking every precaution to protect your spinal cord and other major

Radiation therapy may be used along with or instead of surgery. Here, we explain four types of radiation therapy used to treat bone cancer.

… There have been many advances in radiation technology, and all are available at MSK. We sometimes give radiation therapy along with or instead of surgery to destroy tumors or shrink them. We may also use radiation therapy to kill any remaining cancer cells after surgery or to treat tumors that cannot

There are more than 125 different types of brain cancer. Here, we describe some of the most common types, including glioma and glioblastoma.

… There are more than 125 different types of brain cancer. Most brain tumors fall into one of two categories: high grade (rapidly growing) or low grade (slow growing). At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we care for patients with all types of brain tumors, but here are some of the most common ones. Glioma Glioma

There are several ways to perform a breast biopsy and learn more about possible cancerous changes in the breast. Learn how we customize our approach for you.

… A biopsy is done if the results of either a physical examination or imaging tests, such as a mammogram or ultrasound, show a concerning change in the breast. During a breast biopsy, a sample of tissue is taken from the breast. A pathologist — a doctor who is trained to diagnose disease — then examines

Memorial Sloan Kettering provides support for any tumor- or treatment-related side-effects that may include on-going cognitive changes, neurologic symptoms, and school re-entry issues.

… A cancer diagnosis can overwhelm the family. Our experts are skilled in identifying and responding to the  symptoms and possible side effects associated with pediatric brain tumor treatment , including the social and psychological aspects of therapies needed and recovery. Many children have received

Patients can access new ovarian cancer treatments that might not be available elsewhere through our program of clinical trials.

… Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering are constantly working to improve treatment for ovarian cancer through clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial may give you access to treatments that are not widely available elsewhere, and may offer additional options if your cancer has returned after standard

Find out about the 2 main types of tumors that can start in the kidneys, renal cortical tumors and transitional cell (urothelial) tumors.

… There are 2 main types of primary kidney cancer. They are renal cortical tumors (renal cell cancer, or RCC) and upper tract urothelial tumors (transitional cell tumors). They’re different in how they develop and change over time. They have different treatments. Renal Cortical Tumors More than 9 out of

Find information about diagnosis and treatment of synovial sarcoma.

… Synovial sarcoma is a rare cancer that is more commonly diagnosed in people under 40. It is a form of soft tissue sarcoma . Where is synovial sarcoma found? Synovial sarcoma usually occurs in the arms and legs, but it can be diagnosed in all parts of the body and in people of all ages. What are the signs

Explore the many ways that MSK can help you physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise once treatment for bladder cancer ends.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished bladder 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