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The stage of appendix cancer is determined by the size of the tumor and whether it has spread. Carcinoid tumors and carcinomas are staged differently.

… If a tumor is found, your doctor will determine its stage by judging its size and how far it has progressed. The cancer can be localized (which means it has not spread outside of the appendix), regional (spread to lymph nodes, tiny bean-shaped organs that help the body fight infections), and metastatic

Cancer of the appendix rarely causes symptoms, making it challenging to diagnose.

… Cancer of the appendix is hard to diagnose in its earliest stages because it has few symptoms. There are no reliable blood or urine tests for diagnosing appendix cancer.  If you are showing signs or symptoms that suggest you may have the disease, your doctor will do a physical examination and take a

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.

… Taking Aim at Pediatric Leukemia Your child’s leukemia treatment will typically start with chemotherapy that is given in three phases: induction, consolidation, and maintenance. Induction therapy takes about four weeks. The goal of induction therapy is to induce remission. That means there are no detectable

People with HIV/AIDS who use antiretroviral drug therapy can live as long as people without infection. However, they remain at increased of risk of developing cancer. Learn more about risk factors and screening.

… Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, results from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Over time, HIV attacks and breaks down the immune system, which protects the body from infection and disease. People with a weakened immune system have an increased risk for other infections

Even after successful treatment, squamous cell carcinomas can recur in the same place. Also, people who have one skin cancer are at higher risk than average for skin cancers of all types. For these reasons, ongoing follow-up examinations by the cancer care team are essential.

… At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we know that even after you’ve finished your cancer treatments, you may still need our help. We’re committed to supporting you in every way we can — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and otherwise — for as long as you need us. We’ve built a program designed for cancer

There are five major types of adrenal tumors. Some cause the production of certain hormones. Others can lead to related health conditions like Conn syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome.

… The treatment your doctor recommends will depend on what type of adrenal tumor you have. The following are the most common types of adrenal tumors. Incidentalomas Incidental adenomas of the adrenal gland — also called incidentalomas — are tumors that are found unexpectedly during an imaging test for

Find in-depth information about salivary gland tumors and how Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors can help.

… Salivary gland cancer is a rare type of head and neck cancer . It begins when the cells that make up the salivary glands grow out of control and form lesions or tumors. Benign (noncancerous) tumors can also form in the salivary glands, and these are much more common. Around 70 percent of salivary gland

Learn how Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers are finding new ways to treat desmoplastic small round cell tumors, and search our database of clinical trials.

… Investigational therapy through a clinical trial may be an option for your child as initial therapy or if standard treatments are not effective enough to cure the cancer. One investigational approach is called radioimmunotherapy. In this method, a protein called an antibody ferries radiation directly

We have a team of experts from several medical specialties work together to provide the highest-quality care for people with all types of histiocytosis.

… Why should I choose MSK doctors to treat histiocytosis? Experience. Doctors at MSK care for more adults with histiocytosis than any other hospital in the nation. Our MSK Kids team is very experienced at caring for children with this disease. The right diagnosis.  We’re experts in spotting the symptoms

Most women diagnosed with endometrial (uterine) cancer are still at an early stage. Learn about the four stages of uterine cancer.

… The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics classifies endometrial (uterine) cancer into four stages: Stage I (1) Uterine Cancer: Cancer that is confined to the uterus Stage II (2) Uterine Cancer: Cancer that has spread to the cervix Stage III (3) Uterine Cancer: Cancer that has spread