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In the Lab
Enhanced MRI of a glioblastoma
Starving Cancer Stem Cells Could Be the Trick to Treating Glioblastoma, Study Finds
MSK researchers have identified a compound that kills glioblastoma cells using a mechanism that’s completely different from earlier treatments.
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Karuna Ganesh
The Convergence: Scientists Move toward a New Understanding of Metastatic Cancer
Through converging lines of research in stem cell biology, tissue regeneration, and immunity, Sloan Kettering Institute scientists are learning what makes metastatic cancer cells tick.
In the Clinic
Asia McCoy speaking with a patient
Patient-Reported Side Effects: A Crucial Part of Cancer Clinical Trials
In recent years, there has been a shift toward capturing information about the side effects caused by new treatments directly from patients.
Q&A
Nurse bandaging patient after vaccination
Helping Hispanic People Prevent HPV-Related Cancers
Learn more about HPV and cancer risk in the Hispanic community, which has more cancers linked to the disease than any other group in the United States.
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Alex Kentsis in his lab
Research Uncovers the Genetic Causes of Aggressive Leukemia in Children
Researchers have found that the genetic changes that cause pediatric leukemia are different from those that lead to leukemia in adults.
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Deborah Goldfrank
HPV Testing and Pap Smears: Understanding the Latest Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening
Learn about the latest guidelines for Pap tests, HPV tests, and pelvic exams — including recently updated recommendations.
In the Clinic
Image of a mobile phone with a strand of DNA
There’s an App for That: When the Meaning of a BRCA Mutation Isn’t Clear-Cut
A new project called the BRCA Exchange is sharing data about BRCA mutations and what they actually mean for cancer risk.
Q&A
Colored scanning electron micrograph of a lymphoma cell showing early apoptotic changes
Newly Approved Drug Combination Improves Survival for People with Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma
A recently approved treatment approach dramatically improves the outlook for people with an aggressive form of lymphoma.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering molecular biologist Jerard Hurwitz
Remembering Jerard Hurwitz, a Giant of Molecular Biology
MSK colleagues pay tribute to molecular biologist Jerard Hurwitz’s scientific accomplishments and passion for discovery.
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A man clutches his stomach in pain
Immunotherapy Common Side Effects: What You Need to Know About GI Issues
Learn about gastrointestinal distress, one of the more common side effects of immunotherapy.