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MSK physician scientist Piro Lito, MD, PhD
A Potential Advance Against RAS Gene-Driven Cancers

Learn about insights that could lead to a new class of drugs against cancers caused by RAS gene mutations.
immunofluorescence image of colorectal cancer cells
Unlocking the Secrets of Cancer Metastasis: MSK Study Provides New Insights, Potential Therapeutic Opportunities

Metastasis remains the primary challenge to reducing cancer deaths worldwide. A new MSK study is providing unique insights that researchers say point to new therapeutic opportunities.
A bone marrow transplant patient at MSK Kids hugs Dr. Maria Cancio, who treated him for sickle cell disease
Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Combines Clinical Excellence and a Personal Connection

After a relapse of sickle cell disease, Armani Rodriguez and his family found new hope and a special bond with Dr. Maria Cancio at MSK Kids.
MSK's Justin Jee, MD, PhD, and Ed Reznik, PhD, are seen smiling.
New Insights Into How Obesity Influences Cancer Driver Mutations

Learn about research at MSK that finds obesity can influence driver mutations that produce specific subtypes of cancers, including lung and endometrial cancers.
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Do Mushroom Supplements Boost Immunity Against Cancer?

Dr. Gary Deng of the Integrative Medicine Service helps separate the hype from the proven health benefits of mushroom supplements.
In the Lab
MSK physician-scientist Dr. Charles Sawyers
New Insights Show ASCL1’s Role in Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer, an Aggressive and Treatment-Resistant Type

Read about a powerful research model developed by MSK researchers to learn how the most common type of prostate cancer changes into a deadly form.
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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.
Joan Massagué stands in front of his mineral collection
Beyond the Bench: Sloan Kettering Institute Director Joan Massagué

Along with their alluring beauty, minerals — like scientific ideas — open a window onto the history of the world, Dr. Massagué says.
Close up of an MSK researcher's hands and arms handling test tubes in the lab.
Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate Students Receive 2024-2025 Fellowships

Nine GSK PhD students were awarded competitive fellowships from prestigious external agencies such as the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Science Foundation (NSF).
Woman pictured with son in EMT uniform and husband in firefighter uniform.
MSK Clinic Offers Pain Relief When Cancer Spreads to Bones

When Jacqueline was in pain caused by bone metastases from lung cancer, she got help at a specialized MSK clinic. "It's unbelievable the difference it made," she says.