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Finding
Large Study Pinpoints Genetic Changes Underlying Drug Resistance in the Most Common Type of Breast Cancer

Scientists are learning how estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer evolves to thwart hormonal therapies and are developing ways to stop it.
Finding
What Causes Leukemia after Breast Cancer? Research Shows That a Mutation May Be Present All Along

A study from MSK takes a deeper look at some of the causes of secondary leukemia.
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Q&A
Q & A: Which Complementary Therapies Work Best for Women With Breast Cancer?

Integrative medicine specialists determine which complementary therapies appear to be most effective.
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In the Clinic
Liquid Biopsy Can Guide Treatment for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer

By identifying mutations found in a person’s cancer, this blood test can help doctors tailor treatments to those most likely to benefit.
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New Tool to Predict Breast Cancer Metastasis

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers have identified a feature in the DNA of breast cancer cells that might indicate the likelihood a woman's disease will become life threatening.
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In the Clinic
Acupuncture May Ease ‘Brain Fog’ in Breast Cancer Survivors, Trial Shows

A phase 2 randomized clinical trial at MSK has found that acupuncture can improve cognitive abilities in breast cancer survivors experiencing "brain fog."
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In the Lab
Women with Early Breast Cancer Can Ward Off Heart Problems with Exercise

Discover how exercise can reduce the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease in women with early-stage breast cancer.
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Top Cancer Treatment Advances at MSK in 2025

Learn about some of the most important advances in cancer treatment at MSK in 2025.
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In the Lab
Researchers Find Clues to How Breast Cancer Can Infiltrate the Brain

A new study sheds light on what enables breast cancer cells to spread to the brain and presents a potential target for drugs.
Dr. Larry Norton
Teaching Machines To Recognize Cancer

MSK's Dr. Larry Norton, a national breast cancer expert, discusses how artificial intelligence is helping doctors.