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Omar Abdel-Wahab
Announcement
New Grant Awarded to MSK for Efforts in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research

The Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant will fund efforts focusing on the development of new treatments.
A researcher working in an MSK lab
MSK Research Highlights September 18, 2024

New MSK research uses saturation genome editing to better understanding of the RAD51C gene, which has been linked to higher risks of breast and ovarian cancer; sheds new light on brain metastasis; and finds a commercially available contrast dye could help surgeons better separate cancer from healthy tissue.
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Food Insecurity Can Make Healthy Eating Difficult for People with Cancer: How MSK is Helping Diverse Communities

Discover how Memorial Sloan Kettering is teaming up with local hospitals to promote healthy eating in diverse communities.
Genetic counselor Elise Fiala and pediatric cancer expert Michael Walsh
Finding
Study Demonstrates the Reasons to Screen Children with Cancer for Inherited Cancer Genes

The largest study of its kind to look at data from children with cancer finds inherited cancer genes are more common than expected.
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Feature
Coping with Shame Related to Cancer

Find out how to handle feelings of self-blame and shame that may accompany a cancer diagnosis.
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The Truth About Turmeric and Cancer

Can turmeric fight cancer? Learn more from an MSK expert about what the science says.
Pictured: ESK1 Monoclonal Antibody
In the Lab
New Molecule Targets Proteins Inside Cancer Cells

Scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering have collaborated on the discovery of a unique monoclonal antibody, called ESK1, that appears to be effective at targeting and destroying several types of cancer cells.
Chemical biologist Gabriela Chiosis in a laboratory
In the Clinic
Experimental Cancer Drug Developed at MSK Leads to New Approach for Treating Alzheimer's Disease

A family of drugs developed at MSK targets disrupted processes in cells in diseases related to aging.
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In the News
#ASCO17: Post-Conference Roundup of Themes and Trends

Read up on the progress being made in several key areas of cancer research, including immunotherapy, targeted therapy, precision surgery, and epigenetics.
MSK head and neck surgeon Marc Cohen and a patient
Article
Questions To Ask an Oncologist During Your First Visit After a Cancer Diagnosis

Learn what to ask a cancer doctor at your first appointment, such as whether you need additional tests to clarify the diagnosis or guide your treatment.