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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a type of aplastic anemia. PNH is a disease of adulthood, but has been described in children as well. Memorial Sloan Kettering investigators have published one of the world’s largest single center studies of pediatric patients with childhood PNH.

… Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a type of acquired aplastic anemia . It is caused by a mutation that happens in a bone marrow stem cell. In addition to acquired aplastic anemia, children and young adults with PNH may have other complications. For example, red blood cells may break down and

There are a few treatments for pediatric carcinomas. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, and sometimes hormone therapy, immunotherapy, or radiation therapy.

… Treatment for your child’s tumor depends on a few things, such as the tumor type. We also look at the tumor’s stage. The stage tells us the tumor’s location, if the cancer has spread, and how far it spread. We look at the tumor’s grade, and whether it looks low grade or high grade. Treatment may include

Surgery is usually the main treatment option for bladder cancer. Find out how MSK’s expert bladder cancer surgeons can help.

… Surgery treats and removes bladder cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body. MSK bladder surgeons are experts in the most advanced ways to remove bladder tumors. During your treatment, you will hear about parts of your urinary system. It’s made up of organs, such as your bladder, that make

Learn about thyroid cancer and your options for diagnosis and treatment from the specialized team at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… VIDEO | 02:44 Learn about our approach to thyroid cancer care. Meet our thyroid cancer specialists and learn about our approach to care. Video Details If you’ve been diagnosed with thyroid cancer or told you’re at high risk for it, you’re probably facing many decisions — choices that can be overwhelming

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

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with early-stage or advanced melanoma, our experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced melanoma treatment options available.

… Our specialists use a few different methods to treat skin melanoma, depending on whether it has metastasized (spread) to other parts of your body or whether it’s contained within one tumor. Your options could include surgery, radiation therapy, or certain types of drugs. Your care team at MSK will come

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with Merkel cell carcinoma, Memorial Sloan Kettering is ready to help. Find a doctor or clinical trial, and learn about our approach to treatment.

… What is Merkel cell carcinoma? Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare skin cancer that is aggressive (grows very fast). It starts in Merkel cells, which are cells in the skin’s top layer. MCC can spread quickly to other parts of the body. It’s hard to treat once it spreads. MCC can be serious. If it’s

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

… VIDEO | 01:52 Learn About MSK's Adult Survivorship Program Dr. Ginger Gardner highlights the expert care people receive after they finish active cancer treatment and move into MSK's Adult Survivorship Program.  Video Details Even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, you may still need our help

Meet our team of retinoblastoma 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 retinoblastoma experts provide care to children, adolescents, and young adults. Our pediatric physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other specialists work as a team to give your child the best possible outcome and quality of care. As our patient, your child will see the same team of healthcare