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MSK breast cancer patient Elizabeth Shelley
Individualized Approach Enables De-escalation of Breast Cancer Treatment: A Clinical Case History

Advances in our understanding of the biology of breast cancer are guiding the development of individualized treatment plans. We outline the clinical case history of young breast cancer patient, Elizabeth Shelley, including our rational for not proceeding with the originally prescribed chemotherapy.
MSK Surgeon Alvin C. Goh, MD
Minimally Invasive Cystectomy and Bladder Reconstruction in One Operation

Performing minimally invasive robotic cystectomy and bladder reconstruction in one operation provides a viable alternative to open surgery with less blood loss, decreased pain, diminished wound morbidity, and the potential for faster return of bowel function.
Elizabeth Morris
Second Opinion Following Routine Breast Imaging Supports Diagnostic Accuracy

Recent data from Memorial Sloan Kettering shows that a real-time breast ultrasound exam after second opinion review of outside, static breast ultrasound images led to a change in the initially prescribed management in 32.5 percent of included patients.
MSK lab tests
Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer: Advances for More-Accurate Risk Assessment

Active surveillance of prostate cancer is being increasingly utilized for men with low-risk cancer. But some men with potentially life-threatening cancers are being inadvertently enrolled in such programs, driving the need for more accurate decision-making tools such as the 4Kscore test developed at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Data Proves a Significant Survival Advantage with Hepatic Arterial Infusion in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Data Proves a Significant Survival Advantage with Hepatic Arterial Infusion in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy given to colorectal cancer patients with liver metastases extends their survival by almost two years, according to a large retrospective study from Memorial Sloan Kettering recently published in the JCO.
Active Monitoring of Papillary Thyroid Cancer

American Thyroid Association guidelines endorse close observation as a treatment option for many small papillary thyroid tumors rather than surgery. MSK endocrinologist Michael Tuttle MD discusses why monitoring such cancers is a viable approach.
fertility cancer patients
Talking with Young Cancer Patients about their Fertility Options

In 2009, Memorial Sloan Kettering established the nurse-led Cancer and Fertility Program to overcome barriers to getting information and provide resources to help clinicians have discussions about fertility options with their patients.
patients exercising
Expanding Strategies for Breast Cancer Prevention in a High Risk Population

Data from a recent study on women enrolled in Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s high-risk breast cancer surveillance program highlights that a “substantial number” would benefit from interventions to mitigate modifiable risk.
Howard Scher
Simple liquid biopsy enables targeted therapies in castration-resistant prostate cancer

Despite the recent development of novel hormonal therapies - such as enzalutamide and abiraterone - directed at the androgen receptor in the management of castration-resistant prostate cancer, a proportion of men have disease that progresses on these drugs.
A Sharp Advantage for Men with Prostate Cancer

An innovative technique called stereotactic hypofractionated accelerated radiation to the prostate – aka SHARP - safely and effectively delivers powerful doses of radiation directly to the patient’s tumor with incredible precision.