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Nat, Alex, and Michael Wolff and Polly Draper
Fixing One Wrong Note: How MSK Precision Diagnostics Saved a Musician With a Rare Cancer

Learn how molecular testing and an experimental targeted therapy cured jazz musician Michael Wolff, who had the rare cancer histiocytic sarcoma.
MSK's Mark Awad, MD, PhD, is seen smiling.
Questions to Ask If You've Been Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Learn about the questions to ask a lung cancer doctor after being diagnosed, from an MSK specialist who has successfully treated many people for lung cancer.
MSK physician scientist Piro Lito, MD, PhD
Q&A
A Potential Advance Against RAS Gene-Driven Cancers

Learn about insights that could lead to a new class of drugs against cancers caused by RAS gene mutations.
immunofluorescence image of colorectal cancer cells
Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer Metastasis: MSK Study Provides New Insights, Potential Therapeutic Opportunities

Metastasis remains the primary challenge to reducing cancer deaths worldwide. A new MSK study is providing unique insights that researchers say point to new therapeutic opportunities.
A bone marrow transplant patient at MSK Kids hugs Dr. Maria Cancio, who treated him for sickle cell disease
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Combines Clinical Excellence and a Personal Connection

After a relapse of sickle cell disease, Armani Rodriguez and his family found new hope and a special bond with Dr. Maria Cancio at MSK Kids.
MSK's Justin Jee, MD, PhD, and Ed Reznik, PhD, are seen smiling.
New Insights Into How Obesity Influences Cancer Driver Mutations

Learn about research at MSK that finds obesity can influence driver mutations that produce specific subtypes of cancers, including lung and endometrial cancers.
Mushrooms growing on a mossy log on the forest floor
Do Mushroom Supplements Boost Immunity Against Cancer?

Dr. Gary Deng of the Integrative Medicine Service helps separate the hype from the proven health benefits of mushroom supplements.
MSK physician-scientist Dr. Charles Sawyers
In the Lab
New Insights Show ASCL1’s Role in Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer, an Aggressive and Treatment-Resistant Type

Read about a powerful research model developed by MSK researchers to learn how the most common type of prostate cancer changes into a deadly form.
Close up of microscope viewer.
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MSK Research Highlights, October 15, 2024

New MSK research identifies a gene mutation associated with resistance to breast cancer treatment; reports encouraging results for expanding use of a new prostate cancer radiotherapy; determines the best radiation level for avoiding complications treating spinal tumors; and finds that proton therapy is effective against previously treated head and neck cancers.
Joan Massagué stands in front of his mineral collection
Beyond the Bench: Sloan Kettering Institute Director Joan Massagué

Along with their alluring beauty, minerals — like scientific ideas — open a window onto the history of the world, Dr. Massagué says.