On Cancer

In the Clinic

Study Suggests Women Are More Susceptible to Smoking-Related Lung Cancers

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Friday, November 9, 2012

A genetic analysis of tumors suggests women are more susceptible than men to the most common form of lung cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Cancer Genetics; Genetic Testing; Epidemiology; Lung Cancer; Research

In the Clinic

More-Accurate Colorectal Cancer Staging Helps Doctors Personalize Treatment

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Thursday, November 8, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s colorectal cancer team has developed online prediction tools that assess disease risk following surgery, enabling patients and physicians to make better treatment decisions.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Prediction Tools; Colorectal Cancer

Event

Webcast of 2012 Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research

By Andrea Peirce, BA, Writer/Editor | Tuesday, November 6, 2012

For the first time, our annual seminar for high school students and teachers from the New York City area will be available to watch live from around the nation and the world.

Tags: Education & Training; Research

Q&A

At Work: Physician-Scientist Ping Chi

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Friday, November 2, 2012

Dr. Chi, a physician-scientist and member of the Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, studies genetic and epigenetic changes that cause cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Cancer Genetics; Targeted Therapy; Melanoma; Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Research

Video

Meet Thoracic Surgeon James Huang

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Dr. Huang discusses how minimally invasive, video-assisted, and robotic surgical techniques improve the treatment of patients with lung, esophageal, and thyroid cancers.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Esophageal Cancer; Lung Cancer; Thyroid Cancer

Event

Registration Open for Cycle for Survival 2013

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, October 25, 2012

Organizers expect this year to be the most successful yet for this national indoor team cycling event, which raises funds for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Tags: Cancer Care; Giving; Research

Video

Meet Gynecologic Surgeon Nadeem Abu-Rustum

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Monday, October 22, 2012

Dr. Abu-Rustum, Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Gynecology Service, discusses how the gynecologic cancer care team treats each woman with an individualized approach.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Cervical Cancer; Endometrial Cancer; Ovarian Cancer

Honor

Neuro-oncologist Lisa DeAngelis Elected to Institute of Medicine

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, October 19, 2012

Dr. DeAngelis has been elected to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), considered one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.

Tags: Cancer Care; Brain Tumors; Research

Announcement

Pioneering Cancer Research Complex Nears Completion

By Media Staff | Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s new research complex contains more than 100 laboratories, nearly doubling the space we dedicate to research to better understand and treat cancer.

Tags: Research

Patient Story

James's Story about Melanoma

By Andrea Peirce, BA, Writer/Editor | Monday, October 15, 2012

James had advanced melanoma and dwindling treatment options when his doctors enrolled him in a clinical trial of an innovative immunotherapy developed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Tags: Cancer Care; Melanoma; Survivorship

In the News

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts Begins Next Phase of Recovery from a Stem Cell Transplant

By Media Staff | Thursday, October 11, 2012

Good Morning America co-host Robin Roberts recently said good-bye to her inpatient treatment team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering after undergoing a stem cell transplant to treat myelodysplastic syndrome.

Tags: Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation; Cancer Care; Treatment; Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Q&A

Diagnostic Radiologist Carol Lee Answers Questions about Breast Imaging Methods

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, October 10, 2012

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Lee discusses mammography, breast MRI, and breast ultrasound.

Tags: Cancer Care; Mammography; Breast Cancer; Screening

Pictured: Structure of Synthesized Erythropoietin

In the Lab

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Investigators Synthesize Vital Biological Molecule Erythropoietin for the First Time

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, October 8, 2012

Researchers have produced a fully synthetic, functional version of erythropoietin, the hormone that controls production of red blood cells.

Tags: Chemistry; Molecular Pharmacology; Research

In the Community

Community Service Plan Update Details Efforts in Cancer Care, Tobacco Cessation, and Healthcare Access

By Media Staff | Friday, October 5, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering highlights initiatives to help meet the cancer-related healthcare needs of our community and to improve access to healthcare services.

Tags: Cancer Care; CancerSmart; Counseling & Support

Announcement

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Unveils About Herbs Mobile Application

By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, October 4, 2012

About Herbs, presented by Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Integrative Medicine Service, gives mobile device users a comprehensive guide to botanicals, supplements, complementary therapies, and more.

Tags: Cancer Care; Integrative Medicine