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Finding
Side-by-side pictures of tissues from a responder and a non-responder to targeted therapy for kidney cancer
For Kidney Cancer, the Tumor’s Environment May Be Key to Optimizing Treatment
One size does not fit all when it comes to treating renal cell carcinoma.
In the Clinic
doctor and patients
How a Watch-and-Wait Approach May Help People with Rectal Cancer Preserve Their Quality of Life
Discover how a watch-and-wait approach to treating rectal cancer can help people avoid surgery and preserve normal body functions.
Q&A
Microscopic image of prostate cancer cells in culture.
Genetic Finding Can Guide Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer
Genetic sequencing of prostate tumors can identify men who should receive immunotherapy drugs.
Feature
John Mendelsohn
Remembering John Mendelsohn, a Pioneer of Targeted Therapy for Cancer
The scientific world lost one of its greats this week. Here, we reflect on his influence.
In the Lab
Illustration of DNA base pairs
What Was MSK’s Role in TCGA, the Groundbreaking Cancer Genomic Study?
The multicenter project, which yielded dozens of scientific papers on more than 30 different kinds of cancer, has officially drawn to a close.
Roundup
2018
Top 10 Stories of 2018, Cancer Research Edition
Take a look back at some of the year’s biggest news in cancer research.
Feature
Vinny as Santa with MSK nurses
Here Comes Santa Claus: How an MSK Locksmith Delivers Joy at Christmas
Every December for almost 30 years, MSK locksmith Vincent “Vinny” Fortunato has dressed up as Santa Claus to spread holiday cheer to patients and their family members.
Feature
Miguel Perales and his patient Jay
How MSK Donors Drive Early Research to Help People with Cancer
Developing new ways to fight cancer is complex. At Memorial Sloan Kettering, patients, doctors, and scientists all participate in research that leads to new discoveries.
In the Lab
electron micrograph of a natural killer cell
Drugs That Stall — But Don’t Kill — Cancer Cells Are an Untapped Resource, Study Suggests
A drug combination that halts tumor cell division can stir the immune system into taking action.
In the Clinic
Kirt Robinson
Kirt’s Story: How a Clinical Trial for a Rare Tumor Gave Me a New Lease on Life
A clinical trial led by MSK sarcoma expert Mrinal Gounder has shown promising results for treating desmoid tumors.