Search

Learn about active Kaposi sarcoma clinical trials happening now at Memorial Sloan Kettering, where you may have access to treatments before they’re available elsewhere.

… Our physicians and researchers continue to investigate new ways to treat Kaposi sarcoma. As a patient at Memorial Sloan Kettering, you may have access to novel therapies for the disease that are not available elsewhere through one of our clinical trials. Our investigators also participate in national

Memorial Sloan Kettering experts can help you understand your risk for developing ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer.

… There is no way to guarantee that you won’t develop cancer in your ovaries, peritoneum (a layer of tissue that lines your abdomen), or fallopian tubes. Most women have an approximately 1 in 70 chance of being diagnosed with one of these three cancers at some point in their lives. Aging is one risk factor

Learn how often you need to come back for care if you have completed treatment for soft tissue sarcoma.

… Once you have completed treatment for soft tissue sarcoma, your doctors will want you to come back for regular appointments so we can monitor you for side effects of treatment and signs that the cancer has returned. These checkups may include a physical exam, X-rays or other imaging tests, and biopsies

Find out what’s involved in active surveillance for prostate cancer and why some men choose this option.

… Not all prostate cancers are the same. Some grow quickly and need treatment right away. Others grow slowly and are less likely to metastasize (spread) to other parts of your body. This kind of prostate cancer is low risk. If you have a prostate cancer that grows slowly, your healthcare provider may recommend

Descubra en qué consiste la observación activa del cáncer de próstata y por qué algunos hombres eligen esta opción.

… No todos los casos de cáncer de próstata son iguales. Algunos crecen rápidamente y necesitan tratamiento de inmediato. Otros crecen con lentitud y es menos probable que hagan metástasis (se diseminen) a otras partes del cuerpo. Este tipo de cáncer de próstata es de bajo riesgo. Si usted tiene un tipo

We’re here to help you handle any side effects that may develop after your treatment for prostate cancer and to monitor your health carefully over time.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even though you may have finished your cancer treatments, there are still many ways we can help you live a full life —from addressing any side affects you may have to monitoring your health carefully over time. In addition to watching for signs that your cancer

Cancer of the appendix may not have noticeable symptoms until it has progressed to an advanced stage. Learn about what to expect.

… Unless a tumor in the appendix causes appendicitis, you may not have noticeable symptoms until the cancer is advanced and has spread to other organs or caused a blockage. Often, appendix cancer is found accidentally when the organ is removed or when a patient is having a scan for another reason and the

The tests used to diagnose neuroblastoma can also be used to determine the stage of the disease. Stage is a term that refers to the location and extent of cancer tumor(s) and cells.

… How We Look for Neuroblastoma Spread If the MSK Kids team learns that your child has neuroblastoma, staging is important to learn how much the cancer has grown and spread. We use this information when determining how much treatment your child needs and what kind. The tumor stages outlined below are based

Our team of specialists will shape a treatment approach that makes sense for you. Learn more about our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts.

… Our acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) experts in neurosurgery, neurotology (skull-base surgery), radiology, neurology, and radiation oncology will evaluate and discuss your case and decide on a treatment recommendation as a team. An appointment to see one of our acoustic neuroma experts for an

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we are dedicated to helping cervical cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest after treatment. We offer comprehensive follow-up care for women who have been treated here as part of our institution-wide Survivorship Initiative . Your follow-up care is provided by a