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In the Clinic
How Robotic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer Can Reduce Side Effects

MSK performs the highest number of robot-assisted surgeries for colorectal cancer in the United States, enabling more patients to have a shorter hospital stay and a faster recovery.
MSK Doctors Andrea Cercek and Michael Foote are seen smiling.
Treating HER2-Amplified Early-Stage Rectal Cancer To Improve Quality of Life

Learn how rectal cancer patients with HER2 driven tumors benefited from an early stage clinical trial at MSK.
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In the Lab
Manipulating a Single Gene Turns Colorectal Cancer Cells Back to Normal

For the first time, scientists have shown that the gene APC, which is mutated in the vast majority of colorectal cancers, might be a promising target for future therapies.
msk patient christopher jeter and his wife connie
You’ve Finished Cancer Treatment. Now What? MSK’s Survivorship Program Provides Expert Care

Meet Christopher Jeter, who was diagnosed nearly 10 years ago with lung cancer. He was successfully treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering and now is being closely monitored by experts in MSK's Adult Survivorship Program.
Kelly Spill is seen outdoors holding her newborn and talking with Dr. Andrea Cercek of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The Rectal Cancer Clinical Trial at MSK That Changed Everything for Its Patients

Learn how a heralded clinical trial that made rectal cancer disappear for every participant is being expanded at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The trial uses only immunotherapy that targets a rare mutation — without the need for surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
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Ask the Expert
Should I Drink Coffee to Prevent Colorectal Cancer?

Recent studies have raised the possibility that coffee might protect against colorectal cancer. MSK surgeon Garrett Nash advises against jumping to conclusions.
(Left to right) Medical oncologist Mark Robson, gynecologist Noah Kauff, medical oncologist Zsofia Stadler, and Clinical Genetics Service Chief Kenneth Offit are applying genetic insights to improve the care of cancer patients.
Genetic Information Becomes a Vital Part of Clinical Practice

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, as the genetics revolution continues to flourish, discoveries made in the laboratory are increasingly producing real-world benefits for cancer patients.
Cancer biologist and pediatric oncologist Alex Kentsis
Science Byte
Blocking Enzymes That Signal DNA Damage Could Be a Treatment Strategy for Childhood Cancers

A new strategy for treating pediatric cancers involves preventing cells from repairing their own DNA.
David Jones in the operating room
The Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Center for Lung Cancer Research: Blazing New Paths Toward Lung Cancer Treatments

Learn about the goals of the Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Center for Lung Cancer Research: to reveal more about the biology of lung cancer, to examine novel treatment approaches, and to bring promising new therapies to our patients.
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Black Men and Women Are at Higher Risk of Colorectal Cancer: What You Should Know

Black adults are more likely to get colorectal cancer and die from it than any other group. Learn how Black men and women can protect themselves and why screening for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45 is so important.