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Investigators Sequence the Genome of a Rare Head and Neck Cancer

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Friday, May 24, 2013

Investigators have sequenced the genome of adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare and deadly head and neck cancer. The work sets the stage for the sequencing of additional rare cancers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Cancer Care; Cancer Genetics; Computational Biology; Personalized Medicine; Head & Neck Cancers; Research

Charles Sawyers, Kenneth Offit, and Larry Norton

Honor

Three Memorial-Sloan Kettering Researchers Receive Special Awards by the American Society of Clinical Oncology

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Charles Sawyers, Larry Norton, and Kenneth Offit are being honored with special awards at the annual meeting of the world’s leading professional organization for cancer physicians and researchers.

Tags: Cancer Care; Targeted Therapy; Breast Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Research

In the Clinic

Many Affected by Kidney Cancer Are Not Informed about Kidney-Sparing Surgery Option

By Media Staff | Monday, May 20, 2013

A study has found that the majority of kidney cancer patients with small tumors have their entire kidney removed, which can increase the risk of developing chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular complications.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Treatment; Kidney Cancer

Pictured: Megan Harlan Fleischut & Kenneth Offit

Q&A

Understanding Your Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer

By Andrea Peirce, BA, Writer/Editor | Thursday, May 16, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Clinical Genetics Service Chief Kenneth Offit discusses ways for women to clearly assess their risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Breast Cancer; Ovarian Cancer

Snapshot

Pigment-Producing Skin Cells Generated Using Stem Cell Technology

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers have developed innovative ways to study some skin diseases, including melanoma skin cancer.

Tags: Stem Cells; Melanoma; Research

Pictured: Robert Motzer & Suzanne Gornell

Video

Physicians and Scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Pioneer the Development of Kidney Cancer Treatments

By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Our experts have participated in or led the development of five of the seven drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for patients with advanced kidney cancer since 2005.

Tags: Cancer Care; Clinical Trials; Targeted Therapy; Treatment; Kidney Cancer; Research

Video

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Experts Discuss Awake Surgery for Brain Tumors

By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, May 6, 2013

For some patients with brain tumors involving regions of the brain related to speech or movement, surgery is performed while the patient is awake, which can improve the procedure’s safety and effectiveness.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Brain Tumors; Treatment

In the Lab

Large Genetic Study Could Improve Endometrial Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Wednesday, May 1, 2013

An analysis of endometrial cancers reveals genetic information that should improve diagnosis and guide treatments for women with an aggressive form of the disease.

Tags: Cancer Care; Cancer Genetics; Endometrial Cancer; Research

In the Lab

Research Suggests a New Approach for Overcoming Resistance to a Targeted Therapy for Prostate Cancer

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Research suggests that a new drug could be effective in patients with prostate cancer who develop resistance to the targeted therapy enzalutamide.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Cancer Care; Drug Discovery; Targeted Therapy; Prostate Cancer; Research

Profile

At Work: Physician-Scientist Liang Deng

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Friday, April 26, 2013

Physician-scientist Liang Deng cares for patients with melanoma and other skin cancers, and also conducts innovative research on poxviruses.

Tags: Cancer Biology; Immunology; Treatment; Melanoma; Research

Video

Meet Urologic Cancer Surgeon Guido Dalbagni

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Dr. Dalbagni – who cares for patients with bladder cancer, kidney cancer, penile cancer, and sarcomas – explains treatments offered at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, which can help patients maintain their quality of life.

Tags: Bladder Cancer; Surgery; Treatment; Kidney Cancer; Soft Tissue Sarcoma

In the Clinic

Studies Show Promise for Treatment Advances in Several Types of Sarcoma

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, April 22, 2013

Two clinical trials of targeted therapies led by Memorial Sloan-Kettering investigators show promising results against different types of sarcoma.

Tags: Cancer Care; Clinical Trials; Bone Cancer; Targeted Therapy; Treatment; Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Research

Finding

A Single Early PSA Test Found to Predict Long-Term Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

By Allyson Collins, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A study led by Memorial Sloan-Kettering investigators indicates nearly half of all prostate cancer deaths by age 75 occur in a small group of men with high PSA levels at age 45.

Tags: Cancer Care; PSA Testing; Diagnosis; Screening; Prostate Cancer; Research

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Meet Leukemia Expert Dan Douer

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Dr. Douer, leader of the research program in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, talks about how patients are treated by a caring team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and support staff.

Tags: Cancer Care; Treatment; Leukemias; Research