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Esophageal cancer is often best treated using a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. We can offer therapies for all stages of disease.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering is home to more than 30 doctors and nurses who specialize in caring for people with esophageal cancer. Our experts work together closely to develop your treatment plan, and they meet regularly to discuss new advances. We will develop a comprehensive care plan for you based on

Our relationship doesn’t end with treatment. Learn more about the exercise programs, integrative medicine, and more available at our Survivorship Center.

… 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

We use the TNM system to determine how advanced your tumor is.

… To get an accurate diagnosis, we must learn the stage and tumor type. Then you and your care team can choose a treatment that’s right for you.   MSK doctors use the results of many tests to diagnose a germ cell tumor. They learn the stage of the disease and if it has spread.   Our doctors use the TNM

Discover how we at MSK develop a customized treatment plan for your child's brain and spinal tumor that gives them the best chances of success.

… At MSK Kids, we offer treatments for every type of brain and spinal cord tumor. Our team of experts works with your family to create a personalized care plan. Your child’s specialized pediatric care team includes neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists

… Targeted therapies are part of newer treatments called precision medicine. Targeted therapies only target cancer cells and are tailored to the exact kind of tumor you have. Many older cancer treatments kill cancer cells, but also healthy cells. These treatments work very well but have side effects and

Learn about the techniques and skill of our team of surgeons who focus on removing liver cancer metastases.

… Many of the major blood vessels pass behind or through the liver, essentially connecting it to the heart. Additional care must be taken during surgery because the liver can tear easily and bleed a lot when injured. Surgery to remove metastatic liver tumors presents a number of challenges. We have a team

MSK has many doctors and scientists who are studying the best ways to prevent and treat GVHD.

… MSK has many doctors and scientists who are studying the best ways to prevent and treat graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Much of this research is focused on methods to prevent GVHD by removing immune cells called T cells from the donor graft — a process known as T cell depletion. We are also evaluating

You can lower your risk for esophageal cancer by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

… A variety of physical, lifestyle, and environmental factors can make some people more likely to develop esophageal cancer than others. Although there is no sure way to prevent esophageal cancer, there are things you can do to reduce your risk. We recommend keeping these healthy habits. Quit smoking.

Radiation may be effective for some people with soft tissue sarcoma. Learn more about who may benefit from this treatment approach.

… Radiation therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy X-rays to destroy sarcoma cells. Doctors usually recommend radiation in combination with surgery to remove a soft tissue sarcoma . Whether you receive radiation therapy before or after surgery depends on the size and location of the

Our doctors and researchers are constantly seeking new and improved treatments for soft tissue sarcoma through our program of clinical trials.

… Memorial Sloan Kettering doctors are constantly working to improve treatment for people with soft tissue sarcoma through clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial may give you access to treatments that are not widely available elsewhere. These studies may offer additional options if the cancer