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MSK Research Highlights, October 9, 2026

New MSK research uncovers an unknown role for immune cells in fueling triple-negative breast cancer; identifies a new strategy for fighting leptomeningeal metastases; finds trastuzumab deruxtecan shows enhanced benefit for patients with ERBB2 mutations in breast cancer; shows tumor DNA insights can help guide treatment for patients with hard-to-treat biliary tract cancers; and uses artificial intelligence (AI) to study early development.
Dr. Zsofia Stadler smiles while leaning on a desk and wearing a stethoscope around her neck
Study Suggests Every Cancer Patient Should Be Tested for Inherited Cancer Mutations

A new MSK study has found that hereditary cancers are much more common than expected in patients over age 50, suggesting that everyone with cancer should be tested for these mutations.
Zaza Gelashvili, Miklos Lengyel, Philipp Niethammer, Yanan Ma
Of Mice and Zebrafish: How MSK Scientists Solved a Decades-Old Mystery and Uncovered New Insights About Inflammation

A team of MSK researchers solved a decades-old scientific puzzle and revealed that a critical inflammatory signaling pathway doesn’t just summon immune cells to the place where they’re needed — it also protects healthy cells from being damaged by the immune response.
A Message From Dr. Selwyn Vickers, MSK’s President and CEO

The impact of a cancer diagnosis is felt not only by the patient, but by everyone who cares for them. In this issue, meet people whose stories reveal the power of compassion, collaboration, and showing up for one another when it matters most.
Young female scientist smiling in white coat and holding pipette.
An MSK Scientist Became a Breast Cancer Patient — Her Research Never Stopped

Learn how MSK supported a young scientist after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Keisha Reader and Mortel Bartley stand together. Mortel has his arm around Keisha's shoulder.
Cancer Caregiver Support: Tips for Managing Stress, Work, and Family

Life changed dramatically for Keisha Reader when her brother, Mortel, was diagnosed with cancer, but there was no question she would do everything in her power to help him.
Mother holding her newborn baby.
Cancer During Pregnancy: How MSK Protects Both Mother and Baby

Learn how MSK experts help navigate the special needs of people who have cancer during pregnancy
Tommy Ryan
How MSK Kids Helped a Teen With Aggressive Leukemia Recover After 150 Days in the Hospital

When Tommy Ryan was strong enough to go home after 150 days at MSK Kids, his father wrote to personally thank the dozens of MSK staff members who had supported their family through the toughest time in their lives.
Inside MSK’s Herbal Dispensary: Safe Herbal Medicine for Cancer Treatment Side Effects

Learn more about MSK’s Herbal Oncology Program, the first such program in the nation, offering patients safe and effective herbal remedies to relieve the side effects of cancer treatment.
What Are Cancer Ecosystems? How Cancer Cells Hijack Their Surroundings

MSK research is revealing how cancer cells are active architects of their environment — remaking their cellular neighborhood in their own image — and these insights are helping to develop new ways to fight back.