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A person's hand holds a syringe, with its needle inserted into a vial of clear liquid
Peptides have become popular with many health and fitness influencers, but experts from MSK say they have concerns about cancer patients using these products because they have not been tested in clinical trials.
SKI scientists David Scheinberg and Derek Tan
These souped-up versions may help overcome some limitations of existing CAR T cells.
An illustration of proteins serving as bar-code-reading drones
In the Lab
Scientists at the Sloan Kettering Institute have identified a fundamentally new type of protein-sorting system in cells.
Woman preparing for chemotherapy with nurse and caregiver at Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
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6 Myths about Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is among the most commonly prescribed, and commonly misunderstood, cancer treatments. It’s time to revise what you thought you knew.
a lab coat hangs in an MSK lab
New MSK research discovers a new approach that could prevent chemotherapy-related leukemia; shows how monoclonal antibodies can turn neutrophils into cancer killers; helps develop sensitive CAR T cells that target CD70 antigen to destroy cancer cells; and uses single-cell studies to yield new clues about a rare, aggressive pediatric sarcoma.
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Learn how to eat right and stay at a healthy weight by following these tips from MSK experts on diet and nutrition.
Andy Minn and Michael Glickman
Learn why immuno-oncology — which seeks to rally and strengthen the immune system’s ability to fight cancer — is the world’s next frontier in cancer research, and how MSK is overcoming some of the field's biggest challenges.
Susan Shaw, cervical cancer survivor
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Hear from cervical cancer survivor Susan Shaw about how she joined the Empire Dragon Boat Team three years ago and is in the best shape of her life.
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In the Clinic
Results from a clinical trial indicate that an experimental CAR therapy for mesothelioma is safe.
Googling cancer diagnosis and treatment on an iPhone
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Searching for cancer information online has benefits and drawbacks. Here are some tips on how to Google like a pro.