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We support you in every way we can during your diagnosis and treatment for esophageal cancer. Learn about the programs we offer to help your mind, body, and spirit.

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

There are several types of uterine sarcomas, including leiomyosarcoma and carcinosarcoma. Learn about your options for treatment and care from the specialized team at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… The uterus, also known as the endometrium, is a hollow organ in the pelvis in which a baby can grow. It is part of the female reproductive system. Cancerous cells that develop in its muscles or supporting tissues are called uterine sarcoma . Uterine sarcomas are rare, making up less than 4 percent of

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

Learn how MSK doctors use imaging tests and tissue analysis to diagnose kidney tumors.

… Testing can show if a kidney tumor is benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancerous). If it’s cancer, we’ll find out the type of tumor. When we have an accurate diagnosis , we can be sure you get the treatment that works best. Kidney cancer diagnostic imaging Imaging tests help us see inside your kidneys

Learn how our medical oncologists will build a chemotherapy treatment plan specifically designed for you.

… MSK oncologists (cancer doctors) are experts in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. Chemotherapy (chemo) is a treatment that uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells, or stop or slow their growth. Pancreatic cancer chemotherapy drugs   Chemotherapy drugs are carried throughout your body to kill cancer

Most bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) is adenocarcinoma. Learn more about this and other types of the disease.

… Illustration of liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and small intestine Most bile duct cancers develop outside the liver. This is called extrahepatic bile duct cancer. About two-thirds of extrahepatic tumors develop in the hilum region, where the left and right hepatic ducts exit the liver and join.  Bile

Germ cells and sex cord stromal cells form when a fetus (baby) is developing. A fetus is made from a sperm cell and an egg cell.

… What are germ cell and sex cord stromal cells? Germ cells and sex cord stromal cells form when a fetus (baby) is developing. A fetus is made from a sperm cell and an egg cell. Germ cell tumors (GCTs) are also known as germ cell cancer. Germ cells later turn into either sperm in the testicles or eggs

Learn more about our team of thyroid cancer experts, including doctors, surgeons and other experts, and how we can build a treatment approach customized for you.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering is recognized around the world for its innovative research in all stages of thyroid cancer. We integrate discoveries about the basic biology of thyroid cancer with the latest in precision medicine to find the best treatments for you specifically. Over the past decade, MSK thyroid