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A researcher working in an MSK lab
New MSK research investigates whether introducing new mutations could make immunotherapy more effective against some cancers; shows that people in their 90s who underwent lung cancer surgery had positive outcomes; shares lessons on the responsible governance of artificial intelligence in oncology; studies AI-assisted biomarker assessment in lung cancer; and demonstrates a cancer-trained large language model has strong predictive value.
Fiber-rich foods including nuts, seeds, lentils, and whole-grain pasta arranged against white backdrop
Experts in nutrition and cancer at MSK explain what a high-fiber diet looks like — and why it may lower your risk of developing certain cancers.
Black male prostate cancer patient smiling.
Ask the Expert
Learn why Black men should be especially mindful of prostate cancer risk.
MSK Thought Leaders Featured at The Atlantic’s People V. Cancer
MSK experts participated in the 2021 People v. Cancer summit, hosted by The Atlantic, which explored the latest in cancer research and the important ways in which prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and well-being are interrelated.
Dr. Alicia Latham, Dr. Michael Walsh, Dr. Zsofia Stadler, and Megha Ranganathan
Feature
MSK investigators are leading research focused on understanding how hereditary DNA mutations affect cancer development and therapy, and how to best treat people who carry these inherited risks in their genes.
microscope image of regulatory T cells
A new MSK study finds that in colorectal cancer, not all regulatory T cells are created equal. One subtype suppresses cancer growth while another aids it. The findings could help improve immunotherapy treatment for the majority of patients with colorectal cancer, and potentially for other cancers.
Luis Portiansky
In the Clinic
MSK researchers recently reported results of a phase 2 trial for GIST, a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer. The trial was based on years of lab work conducted by physician-scientist Ping Chi.
Scott Stuart and Dr. Selwyn Vickers stand side by side smiling.
Learn from the MSK President/CEO and Chair of the Board of Trustees about some of the most important advances in cancer care and science at MSK in 2024.
a young patient smiling at the MSK Kids Halloween celebration
The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), composed of more than 120 philanthropist volunteers dedicated to MSK’s mission, raised an ...
Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Andrea Cercek
In the Clinic
A new treatment is approved for an especially aggressive kind of colorectal cancer.