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Patient Jason Weiner and his family
Promising New Treatment for Myelofibrosis Blood Cancer Using a Combination Targeted Therapy 

A phase 3 trial for myelofibrosis found that adding pelabresib to ruxolitinib was more effective than ruxolitinib alone and did not significantly increase side effects.
MSK radiation oncologist and head and neck specialist Dr. Nadeem Riaz.
Article
Treatment for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Affected by Bacteria Inside the Tumors

Learn about MSK research showing that bacteria inside head and neck tumors can make a difference in their response to immunotherapy.
Man with glasses holding a dental prosthetic and tools in his hands.
Feature
Beyond the Surface: MSK’s Dental Service Aims to Make People Whole Again

A vital part of MSK's mission is to get patients back to feeling like themselves.
healthy foods
6 Tips to Improve Your Immunity

Learn how to keep your immune system balanced.
Nitya Raj
6 Tips for a Successful Telemedicine Visit with Your Doctor

Learn the keys to a successful telemedicine visit from a cancer specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
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Support
Four Things Parents Should Know about the HPV Vaccine

Vaccinating children against the human papillomavirus can protect them from developing many types of cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
Lisa Toth donates plasma with help from Anli Chang
In the Clinic
Exploring the Potential of Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 Treatment

Learn about a clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering that is using plasma donated by MSK employees who have recovered from COVID-19.
Doctor rubbing down patient's arm with alcohol swab
Ask the Expert
Five Myths About the Flu Shot

MSK infectious disease specialist Monika Shah debunks common myths about the flu shot.
Medical illustration of nanoparticle spheres attacking cancer cell, which is beginning to disintegrate.
In the Lab
Nanoparticles Help Drugs Target Head and Neck Cancers with Reduced Side Effects

Researchers devised a novel method to ferry drugs to head and neck cancers using nanoparticles that naturally stick to a protein in tumor blood vessels.
Memorial Sloan Kettering physician-scientist Michel Sadelain.
Clinical Trial for Beta-Thalassemia Brings Important Insights for Treating Blood Disorders with Stem Cell Gene Therapy

A gene therapy approach could prove effective at treating an inherited blood disorder called beta (β)-thalassemia.