Cancer Immunotherapy
Memorial Sloan-Kettering clinicians and researchers have been at the forefront of developing new ways to guide the body's immune system toward producing a response that targets and destroys cancer cells.
An Interview with Kevin C. Oeffinger, Director of the Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer Program
Approximately one in every 500 young adults in the United States today has survived childhood cancer. To meet the needs of this population, in 2005 Kevin C. Oeffinger was appointed Director of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's new Program for Adult Survivors of Pediatric Cancer.
Updated Brain & Spinal Cord Cancers Pages
This expanded section contains information on our approach and expertise in the treatment of brain and spinal cord cancers; individual sections on the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and staging, and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors; our clinical trials; and survivorship and support information.
Genes Set Scene for Metastasis
Biologists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering have identified a set of genes expressed in human breast cancer cells that work together to remodel the network of blood vessels at the site of the primary tumor. These genes were also found to promote the spread of breast cancer to the lungs. The study, conducted in mice and reported in this week's Nature, helps to explain how cancer metastasis can occur and highlights targets for therapeutic treatment.
Combination Therapy Found Less Effective Than Expected in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
An international Phase III clinical trial has demonstrated that the addition of bevacizumab (Avastin®) to standard oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy improves progression-free survival for patients with previously untreated metastatic colorectal cancer, although the improvement was more modest than had been expected.
Rock & Run on the River
Memorial Sloan-Kettering announces the launch of Rock and Run on the River - Celebrating Life Beyond Cancer, scheduled for Sunday, June 10, at Hudson River Park in lower Manhattan. The festivities include a 5K walk/run along the Hudson River followed by food, music, activities, and much more.
Focus on Lymphedema Webcast
Many people with lymphedema are uncertain which physical activities they can do safely. Physical therapist Jeanette Zucker, trained in lymphedema care, talks about physical movements of daily life, as well as more strenuous exercise, and helps you determine the activity level that's right for you.
WWW Gateway -- Cancer-Related Information Resources
To help cancer patients and their families find the best, most reliable cancer-related online resources, Memorial Sloan-Kettering has created its WWW Gateway -- Cancer-Related Resources on Other Web Sites.
