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Woman diagnosed with lymphoma
Ready to Fight, but My Doctor Says to Wait: Watchful Waiting after a Lymphoma Diagnosis

The watch and wait approach to treatment, also called active surveillance, is common for lymphomas that pose no immediate threat to a patient’s health. But the tactic can leave some patients initially feeling anxious.
In the Lab
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Surprising Discovery Connects Rare Vascular Disease to Cancer Gene

Researchers found that a common cancer gene called PIK3CA also causes the condition venous malformation. Their discovery has already pointed the way to targeted therapies for this rare and painful condition that affects one in 10,000 people.
In the Lab
a sneaky man on a sneaky mission
Stealth Mode: How Metastatic Cancer Cells Evade Detection by the Immune System

Cancer cells have a sneaky ability to hide out in the body for years at a time. MSK scientists are looking for ways to flush them out.
Announcement
Teen and young adults patients with Roger Daltrey of The Who
Cancer Patients Find Support through MSK's Teen and Young Adult Program

At any given time, close to 700 teenagers and young adults are in active treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering. On March 18, MSK opened a hip new space dubbed the Lounge as part of the newly launched Teen and Young Adult Program designed to give these young patients the support they need during a turbulent time.
In the Lab
Colored x-ray of lung cancer
New Lung Cancer Therapy May Target Previously Untreatable Tumors

Researchers are developing uses for a drug that could benefit many people with lung cancer.
In the Lab
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In the Fight against Cancer, the Immune System Can Be a Double-Edged Sword

The immune system is a powerful tool for fighting cancer — sometimes too powerful.
In the News
Gynecologic oncologist Douglas Levine
New Ovarian Cancer Report Calls for Better Early Screening

A new report says that ovarian cancer research is improving, but more needs to be done, especially with regards to screening at an early stage. Also, where patients receive care makes a big difference in their outcome.
In the Lab
Image of two sets of embryonic cells
The Dual Life of PTEN: Gene Mutations Contribute to Both Cancer and Birth Defects

MSK investigators have shown that a gene mutation linked to many kinds of cancer can also cause birth defects of the nervous system.
Snapshot
Cellular sphere that is purple and lit throughout by yellow-orange light.
The Inner Light: Nanotechnology Reveals Density of Tumors

MSK <a href="/node/38885">nanotechnology</a> researchers have developed an innovative approach for measuring the permeability of living tumors.
Advocacy
Doctor standing in front of a rainbow flag
Out in Front: Scientists and Activists Call for Recognition of LGBT Cancer Risks

How does being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender affect your risk of getting cancer? Good question.