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In the Lab
Researchers identify a compound that appears to eliminate tumor cells in a dish and in mice.
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Learn about MSK’s leadership in developing vaccines that teach the immune system to fight cancer.
Memorial Sloan Kettering computational biologist Ed Reznik.
In the Lab
DNA in the mitochondria of cancer cells may yield insights that lead to more accurate prognoses and new treatment strategies.
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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.
Graphic showing 11 cancer drugs approved by the FDA based on significant work done at MSK
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 11 cancer drugs in 2024 based on significant contributions from MSK researchers.
Jianjiong Gao, Hongxin Zhang, Nikolaus Schultz, Debyani Chakravarty, and Sarah Suehnholz stand together on a terrace
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OncoKB, a database developed and maintained by investigators at MSK, helps match patients with targeted therapies based on the mutations found in their tumors.
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Learn more about how a clinical trial at MSK revealed important connections between the foods we eat and our cancer risk.
Pictured: ESK1 Monoclonal Antibody
In the Lab
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.
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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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Learn about some of the most important advances in cancer treatment at MSK in 2025.