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Out of the Lab and into the World: The Endoscopic Laser Scalpel

A prototype of an innovative device developed at Memorial Sloan Kettering for minimally invasive surgery in head, neck, and other cancers in confined spaces holds promise for helping patients around the globe.
The human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Cancers Caused by HPV Respond Better to Treatment — a New Study Helps Explain Why

According to Memorial Sloan Kettering scientists, it has to do with what the virus does to a cell’s DNA repair machinery.
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MSK Research Highlights, October 15, 2024

New MSK research identifies a gene mutation associated with resistance to breast cancer treatment; reports encouraging results for expanding use of a new prostate cancer radiotherapy; determines the best radiation level for avoiding complications treating spinal tumors; and finds that proton therapy is effective against previously treated head and neck cancers.
Allison Betof Warner uses a pipette in the lab
Multiplying the Army of Cancer-Fighting Immune Cells

Using patients’ own immune systems to fight cancer has been one of the most exciting advances in cancer treatment over the past decade. Now, a new immunotherapy could take this approach to the next level.
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Natural Remedies for Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

Discover some natural remedies for mouth dryness (xerostomia) and mouth sores, common side effects of cancer treatment.
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One Patient’s Exceptional Response Leads to a Surprising Discovery about Immunotherapy

MSK researchers learn that some cancers may respond to checkpoint inhibitor drugs because of changes called gene fusions.
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MSK Research Highlights, January 20, 2026

New MSK research sheds new light on how the gut protects itself by sensing gut bacteria; finds a subtype of glioma-associated macrophages that appear to play a pivotal role in progression; and demonstrates that reduced surgery is an option for some thyroid cancer patients.
MSK patient and singer Annabel Gutherz singing in the studio after her recovery from thyroid surgery.
International Patient Care at MSK: Thyroid Surgery Protects a Singer’s Voice

Learn more about how MSK helps international patients like Annabel Gutherz, a 25-year-old singer from Montreal who sought MSK's expertise in head and neck cancer and found comfort and support far from home.
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White Wine and Melanoma: Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Cancer Risk?

Hear from our experts about a new study linking alcohol consumption and melanoma risk.
MSK surgeons gathered around a robot used for cancer surgery
Q&A
Reality Check: Should People with Cancer Avoid Robotic Surgery?

Department of Surgery Chair Jeffrey Drebin discusses MSK’s approach to robotic surgery in response to a recent FDA advisory.