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Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine carcinomas are rare tumors, but Memorial Sloan Kettering experts have experience treating both large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma and small cell carcinoma. Learn about diagnosis and treatments including surgery, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy.

… A few neuroendocrine tumors found in the gastrointestinal tract are made of fast-growing, poorly differentiated cancer cells, and respond to different treatments than those used for carcinoid tumors. Despite their rare occurrence in the gastrointestinal tract, doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering have

Overexposure to the sun is the greatest risk factor for basal cell carcinoma. Learn how you can prevent basal cell carcinoma skin cancer.

… What is My Risk for Basal Cell Carcinoma? These are the risk factors for basal cell carcinoma: Sun exposure. Fair skin. Personal history of skin cancer. Radiation from cancer treatment. Exposure to industrial compounds. Weakened immune system. Age. Sun Exposure Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation

Learn more about our approach to diagnosis and treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… When someone is diagnosed with male breast cancer, our team of physicians helps him to select the treatment plan that best fits his individual needs. The treatment options for male breast cancer are similar to those for female breast cancer. Today, breast cancer is usually treated with a combination

Once MDS treatment is finished, blood count checks and physical exams need to be peformed on a regular basis to tell when treatment needs to be resumed.

… 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

The type of radiation therapy used for bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) depends on the location of the tumor and whether it has spread.

… Radiation therapy uses precisely focused high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. To treat bile duct cancer, our doctors may give radiation alone or in combination with chemotherapy or other treatments. The kind of radiation we recommend depends on the type of bile duct cancer, the location of the tumor

Clinical trials give patients access to cutting-edge treatments before they’re available elsewhere. Learn about your clinical trial options for basal cell carcinoma.

… Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatment approaches for diseases. In some cases, a study may give you access to new therapies that are not yet readily available. Below is a listing of basal cell carcinoma clinical trials that are currently enrolling

Memorial Sloan Kettering's Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Service specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with any form of leukemia, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).

… Customized Leukemia Treatment for Your Child Your child’s care team will consider the type and subtype of leukemia, genetic testing results, risk of relapse, and your child’s age to customize a plan of treatment that meets their needs. We will explain the treatment to you so you’ll know what to expect

The causes of bone cancer aren’t well understood, but certain conditions can affect your risk. Learn more about the risk factors for primary bone cancer.

… Age Bone cancer occurs more frequently in children and young adults whose bones are still growing or have only recently stopped growing. Previous Treatment for Cancer Bone cancer is more common in people who have had radiation therapy or chemotherapy for other conditions, including other types of cancer

Our ocular (eye) melanoma experts are ready to help with compassionate care and the most-advanced treatment options available. Find out how we can help you treat eye melanoma.

… Many people come to us for care after an ophthalmologist conducting a routine eye examination detects suspicious changes in one of their eyes. But because this condition is so rare, most ophthalmologists see only a few cases of eye melanoma over the course of their careers, and it’s often misdiagnosed

Learn how our specialists use radiation therapy to treat uterine sarcomas.

… Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams to destroy cancer cells. Depending on the type and stage of the uterine sarcoma you have, we may recommend one of the following radiation treatment approaches: External beam radiation therapy : This approach involves directing a beam of radiation at the tumor.