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Data on New Procedure to Remove Small Breast Cancers Shows Benefits to Patient Experience

By Media Staff | Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering clinicians report on a successful first year of using a new procedure to pinpoint and remove small breast cancers.

Tags: Cancer Care; Clinical Research; Medical Technology; Surgery; Breast Cancer

Pictured: Luciano Martelotto, Catherine Cowell & Jorge Reis-Filho

Profile

At Work: Experimental Pathologist Jorge Reis-Filho

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, August 5, 2013

Jorge Reis-Filho studies the genetic alterations that drive the malignant behavior of cells in rare types of breast cancer.

Tags: Pathology; Research; Breast Cancer

In the News

Larry Norton Discusses Proposal to Redefine Cancer on PBS NewsHour

By Media Staff | Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Deputy Physician-in-Chief for Breast Cancer Programs Larry Norton was interviewed on PBS NewsHour about a recent recommendation from a National Cancer Institute working group that proposed changing the definition of cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Prevention; Breast Cancer; Screening

Ask the Expert

How Can I Maintain a Healthy Diet during and after My Breast Cancer Treatment?

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Wednesday, July 3, 2013

In this “Ask the Expert” feature, Cara Anselmo, a registered dietitian nutritionist, discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy diet while undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Tags: Cancer Care; Counseling & Support; Prevention; Breast Cancer

In the Clinic

Study Shows Acupuncture May Relieve Chronic Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, June 19, 2013

A Memorial Sloan-Kettering study suggests that lymphedema of the arm, a swelling that can occur following breast cancer treatment, may be reduced by acupuncture.

Tags: Acupuncture; Cancer Care; Clinical Research; Integrative Medicine; Breast Cancer

Q&A

Strategies for Women to Cope with Sexual and Vaginal Health Concerns Related to Cancer

By Andrea Peirce, BA, Writer/Editor | Friday, June 14, 2013

Therapies are often available for women dealing with sexual and vaginal health concerns related to cancer and its treatment.

Tags: Cancer Care; Survivorship; Sexual Health; Breast Cancer; Cervical Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Endometrial Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Uterine Cancer

Honor

Medical Oncologist Clifford Hudis Begins Term as President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering medical oncologist Clifford Hudis begins his term as President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

Tags: Cancer Care; Breast Cancer

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; Research; Targeted Therapy; Breast Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Prostate 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

Finding

Studies Report on Latest Advances in Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, April 8, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Physician-in-Chief, José Baselga, explains the findings from three studies on new targeted therapies for breast cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Research; Clinical Trials; Targeted Therapy; Breast Cancer

Finding

New Findings May Lead to Better Predictions of Breast Cancer Risk in Women with Inherited Mutations

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, March 28, 2013

A study identifies genetic variations that alter the risk of breast cancer in women who have a certain gene mutation.

Tags: Cancer Care; Research; Cancer Genetics; Health Outcomes & Statistics Research; Breast Cancer; Screening

Perspective

Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Mark Kris on Partnership with IBM Watson

By Mark Kris, MD, Chief, Thoracic Oncology Service | Friday, February 8, 2013

Medical oncologist Mark Kris discusses how cancer experts are working to train IBM Watson to help assist medical professionals.

Tags: Cancer Care; Research; Personalized Medicine; Medical Technology; Breast Cancer; Treatment; Lung Cancer

Q&A

Diagnostic Radiologist Carol Lee Discusses What Women Should Know about Breast Density

By Media Staff | Wednesday, January 30, 2013

A New York State law that went into effect this month requires radiologists to inform women if they have dense breasts. Dr. Lee answers questions about the concept of breast density and what women should know.

Tags: Cancer Care; Mammography; Breast Cancer; Screening

Video

Meet Breast Cancer Surgeon Lisa Sclafani

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Dr. Sclafani, who practices at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Commack, wants newly diagnosed patients to leave her office with hope and with a plan of action for treating the cancer.

Tags: Cancer Care; Surgery; Breast Cancer; Treatment

Q&A

Breast Cancer Specialist Clifford Hudis Discusses Potential Benefits of Extended Tamoxifen Therapy

By Esther Napolitano, BS, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, December 5, 2012

New, potentially practice-changing research sheds light on the long-term benefits of estrogen-blocking tamoxifen therapy in women with early-stage breast cancer whose disease is estrogen-receptor positive.

Tags: Cancer Care; Hormone Therapy; Breast Cancer; Treatment