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Learn what sets MSK Kids apart in treating Wilms’ tumor and other kidney tumors in children.

… Wilms’ tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is the most common kidney tumor in children. It is diagnosed in about 500 children each year in the United States. There are many forms of kidney cancer that affect children and young adults, such as Wilms’ tumor, rhabdoid tumor, renal cell carcinoma, renal

Our experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced melanoma immunotherapy options available. Read about our approach and how we can help.

… Immunotherapy is a method of treating cancer that uses drugs to empower the immune system to recognize and fight cancer. MSK has been a pioneer in developing immunotherapy. The approach has proven very effective in treating advanced melanoma. There are several forms of immunotherapy. The immunotherapy

Nuestros expertos están listos para ayudar con la atención compasiva y las opciones de inmunoterapia para tratar el melanoma más avanzadas disponibles. Lea sobre nuestro enfoque y cómo podemos ayudar.

… La inmunoterapia es un método de tratamiento del cáncer que utiliza fármacos para enseñar al sistema inmunitario a reconocer y combatir el cáncer. MSK ha sido pionero en el desarrollo de la inmunoterapia. El enfoque ha demostrado ser muy eficaz en el tratamiento del melanoma avanzado. Existen varias

Advancements in cervical cancer treatment mean the outlook for women with this disease have never been better. Find out how MSK experts are improving outcomes and quality of life for women with cervical cancer.

… The outlook for women with cervical cancer has never been better. And our doctors and specialists are always looking for new ways to improve the treatment options for women with this disease. Each year, approximately 200 women with cervical cancer, and 50 with invasive disease, come to us for care. And

A low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a rare tumor of the appendix. LAMNs are often found during treatment for something else. For example, they’re found after people have their appendix removed for appendicitis. They’re also found during imaging tests you had for another health condition.

… A low-grade appendiceal mucinous neoplasm (LAMN) is a rare tumor of the appendix. LAMNs are often found during treatment for something else. For example, they’re found after people have their appendix removed for appendicitis. They’re also found during imaging tests you had for another health condition

Memorial Sloan Kettering offers a vast network of support programs to help children and families with a pediatric sarcoma diagnosis. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… A diagnosis of sarcoma can overwhelm a child and his or her family. Our experts understand the various symptoms and possible side effects of treatment, including the social and psychological aspects of therapies and recovery. Many children have received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering for sarcoma

Our doctors pioneered the standard approaches for treating CML, and depending on the stage of your disease may recommend imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib, or other targeted therapies.

… Advances in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia are giving new hope to patients. Our doctors base their treatment approach on a number of factors, including the number of blasts in the bone marrow, any chromosomal abnormalities, and your overall health. Treatment for Chronic Phase CML Three drugs

Nuestros médicos fueron pioneros en los enfoques convencionales para el tratamiento de la leucemia mieloide crónica y, según la etapa de su enfermedad, pueden recomendar imatinib, nilotinib, dasatinib u otras terapias dirigidas.

… Los avances en el tratamiento de la leucemia mieloide crónica están dando nuevas esperanzas a los pacientes. Nuestros médicos basan su método de tratamiento en una serie de factores, incluida la cantidad de blastos en la médula ósea, cualquier anomalía cromosómica y la salud del paciente en general.

Our medical team and psychosocial team work together to minimize and treat the unavoidable physical side effects of lymphoma therapy, and to reduce the psychological and social impacts that a serious illness can have on a child and family. Learn more at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Will my child have side effects? This is one of the most frequent questions we hear from parents and young people starting lymphoma treatment . The short answer is yes: There will be some side effects. The good news is that at MSK Kids, we tailor every child’s care plan to include the most-effective

Memorial Sloan Kettering experts care for brain tumor patients with powerful and precise radiation therapy. Learn about the types of radiation therapy and the steps we take to minimize side effects.

… Radiation therapy works by shrinking or killing the cancerous cells that make up a brain tumor. Your treatment team may recommend radiation therapy as a primary treatment for your tumor, or suggest it be combined with surgery, chemotherapy, or both. Radiation is also used for tumors that come back after