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When surgery alone is not likely to be an effective cure, our doctors may recommend a combination of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy.

… We treat many cases of cervical cancer with surgery alone. However, there are women with disease that has started to spread, or who have tumors with high-risk features, for which we recommend additional measures such as radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy, a systemic treatment that kills cancer cells

Through clinical trials, we’re studying new approaches to treating pancreatic cancer and coming closer to finding promising solutions.

… MSK is a major research institution. During your treatment for pancreatic 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

MSK uses the latest technology to give you the most accurate prostate cancer diagnosis. Learn more.

… We understand that a diagnosis of prostate cancer can cause a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. Our experts will use the latest technology to give you the most accurate diagnosis possible. We want you to feel confident about your next step, whether it’s  active surveillance  for your disease or starting

MSK utiliza la última tecnología para brindarle el diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata más preciso. Averigüe más.

… Entendemos que un diagnóstico de cáncer de próstata puede provocar mucha ansiedad e incertidumbre. Nuestros expertos utilizarán la última tecnología para brindarle el diagnóstico más preciso posible. Queremos que se sienta seguro con respecto a cuál será su próximo paso, ya sea la  observación activa

Pancreatic cancer is a disease caused by abnormal (not normal) cells growing in the pancreas, an organ that helps with digestion and blood sugar control.

… Pancreatic cancer is a disease caused by abnormal (not normal) cells growing in the pancreas, an organ that helps with digestion and blood sugar control. Does MSK have screening guidelines for pancreatic cancer? Our experts do not recommend pancreatic cancer screening for most people. Studies have not

Aldosteromas are a type of adrenal tumor that causes Conn syndrome. The most common symptoms are high blood pressure and lower potassium levels.

… This type of benign adrenal tumor produces too much of the hormone aldosterone and causes a condition called Conn syndrome , or hyperaldosteronism , which raises blood pressure and lowers potassium level. In addition to high blood pressure that’s difficult to bring under control, aldosteronomas may cause

Our counselors can help you understand your level of inherited risk for ovarian cancer, and provide you guidance on what to do next.

… Some people are born with an increased risk for developing ovarian, peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancer. To find out if this is the case for you, Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Clinical Genetics Service can give you these tests and provide skilled guidance on what to do with the results. Our specially

The most common form of lymphoma is non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Learn more about the different types of B cell lymphoma and T cell lymphoma.

… Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is the most common type of lymphoma. While it can occur at any age, most people who develop the illness are older adults. Read more about lymphoma in children or about Hodgkin lymphoma . There are many types of NHL, all of which are divided into two major groups: B cell lymphoma

Learn how our researchers are finding new ways to treat pediatric leukemias, and search our database of clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… Clinical trials have formed the foundation of virtually every advance made in cancer care. Trials can offer hope when standard therapies are no longer effective. MSK Kids offers a range of clinical trials assessing investigational approaches for children with leukemia. We have trials for cancer that

Learn about and meet MSK's spine cancer and spinal tumor doctors, surgeons and other experts who work together to develop a personalized care plan for you from diagnosis through treatment.

… Meet the spine cancer spinal tumor doctors, surgeons and other specialists at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Spine Tumor Center who work together to customize a plan of care that fits your unique needs. Throughout your treatment , you may meet multiple specialists in one day. These meetings ensure that