Memorial Sloan-Kettering's physicians develop
a fully individualized treatment plan for each patient based
on a complete picture of his disease -- the severity of his
cancer and the risks it poses, his life expectancy, other
medical conditions, lifestyle considerations, and personal
preferences. Treatment options vary a great deal depending
on the patient. They range from watchful waiting to surgery.
Our doctors make sure that each patient
thoroughly understands factors such as the stage and grade
of his tumor and the range of treatment options, as well as
the potential side effects of each therapy. Doctors here can
guide patients through the sometimes complicated choices
posed by these factors and are refining this decision-making
process through a clinical trial to assess patients' quality
of life after treatment.
In this section, you can learn about the
most up-to-date treatment options offered here at Memorial
Sloan-Kettering.
