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Andrea Cercek, MD, co-director of the Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer at MSK
Colon Cancer in Younger Adults: MSK Colon Cancer Specialists Share Insights after Chadwick Boseman’s Passing

An uptick in colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50 is an alarming trend that led Memorial Sloan Kettering to develop the first of its kind Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer in 2018. Read more.
MSK colon cancer patient Derrick Edwin wearing triathlon medals stands with his wife AnnaMarie
Working With Cancer: One Colon Cancer Patient’s Story

Learn more about how MSK is helping a new generation of patients — including triathlete Derrick Edwin — to navigate work and careers while undergoing treatment for cancer.
Various kinds of nuts
In the Clinic
Two Studies Link Healthy Habits to Increased Colon Cancer Survival

People who maintain a healthy lifestyle after surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer are more likely to have a favorable outcome after treatment.
Rosario Costas-Muñiz is a psycho-oncologist focused on the needs of the Latino community.
Helping Latinos Prevent Colon Cancer: Good News about Screening

Learn from an MSK specialist in cancer care for the Latino community about screening for colorectal cancer, to help prevent the disease.
Five people on the beach during a sunset
Ask the Expert
Does Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Getting Cancer?

Two MSK medical oncologists discuss the link between the "sunshine vitamin" and cancer.
Studies have suggested that aspirin can reduce the risk of cancer, but there can be serious side effects from taking it every day.
In the Clinic
Does an Aspirin a Day Reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer?

MSK gastroenterologist Robin Mendelsohn weighs in on the possible benefits and drawbacks of using aspirin to reduce the risk of colon and rectal cancer.
Andrea Cercek, a medical oncologist in MSK’s Gastrointestinal Service, speaking to a patient.
Feature
MSK Expert Weighs In on New Study Showing Rising Rates of Colorectal Cancer in Young People

Learn more from Andrea Cercek about a new study showing that colorectal cancer rates are increasing in younger people.
Dr. Christopher Klebanoff
Feature
A New Type of Immunotherapy: MSK’s Christopher Klebanoff Is Fighting Cancer Cells From the Inside Out With T Cell Receptor (TCR) Therapy

Learn how MSK physician-scientist Christopher Klebanoff is working to bring immunotherapy to more patients, especially those with solid tumors.
MSK surgeon José Guillem and patient Elliot Katz
In the Clinic
A Family Discovers an Unexpected Cancer Risk in Their Genes

Two brothers discuss their surprise at being diagnosed with Lynch syndrome.
Emmanouil Pappou
Don’t Skip Routine Cancer Screenings: MSK Patient Shares How a Colonoscopy May Have Saved Her Life

Dr. Emmanouil Pappou urges the importance of routine cancer screenings, even during COVID-19, on the TODAY Show.