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Usefulness and Accuracy of Commercial Genetic Tests Questioned
When the Human Genome Project successfully mapped the complete set of genetic information contained in human DNA in 2003, it promised a revolution in healthcare by offering new genetically informed diagnostic tests and treatments for diseases such as cancer. Since then, a number of companies have developed and released "at home" genetic tests, which, using a simple cheek swab, allow consumers to learn about their risks for developing diseases and other medical conditions. Clinical genetics investigators, including those at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, caution that while some of these results are promising as research findings, many have not been validated by rigorous clinical study. |
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What's New at MSKCC.ORG
New Spine Tumors Overview
Different types of cancer may form in the bones, tissues, fluid, or nerves of the spine, though less than 10 percent of spine tumors originate in the spine. Most spine tumors have spread, or metastasized, to the spine from cancers that began in other locations, such as the lung, breast, colon, prostate, kidney, or thyroid gland. In this section, you can find information about our expertise in treating primary and metastatic spine tumors, our services, and our research.
Kidney Cancer Overview Updated
Primary kidney cancer, also called renal cell cancer, refers to a malignant tumor that originates in the kidney. There are two main types of primary kidney tumors -- renal cortical tumors and transitional cell tumors. In this section, you can find information about our expertise in treating patients with renal cell cancer, our services, and our research.
Research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Researchers Learn How Signaling Molecule Orchestrates Breast Cancer's Spread
A study led by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has uncovered how breast tumors use a particular type of molecule to promote metastasis - the spread of cancer cells.
Therapeutic Cloning Treats Parkinson's Disease in Mice
Research led by investigators at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has shown that therapeutic cloning, also known as somatic-cell nuclear transfer (SCNT), can be used to treat Parkinson's disease in mice.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Plays Important Role in National Cancer Genome Discovery Efforts
In 2005, 15 years after the start of the Human Genome Project and two years after the full human genome sequence was completed, the National Cancer Institute and the National Human Genome Research Institute announced the launch of the pilot phase of The Cancer Genome Atlas. The project seeks to accelerate the understanding of the molecular basis of cancer through the application of a variety of genome analysis technologies.
Public Events
Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Hauppauge, NY
Free skin cancer screenings will be offered at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Hauppauge on Thursday, May 29, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
Free Skin Cancer Screenings in Basking Ridge, NJ
Free skin cancer screenings will be offered at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Rock & Run on the River
The second annual Rock & Run on the River 5K run/walk takes place on Sunday, June 8, from 9 AM to noon, at Pier 84 in scenic Hudson River Park, Manhattan. Rock & Run celebrates life beyond cancer and unites New Yorkers of all ages committed to supporting Memorial Sloan-Kettering's Cancer Survivorship Initiative. The fun continues after the 5K, with a festive celebration featuring brunch, live entertainment, fitness classes, a private area for cancer survivors, and activities for everyone.
Cancer Information
Recommended 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 Cancer-Related Resources on Other Web Sites.
Last Updated: May. 12, 2008
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