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Does Eating Soy Increase Estrogen and Cause Breast Cancer?

Learn whether eating soy products causes cancer.
Medical oncologist Emily Feld
Q&A
Metastatic and Metastasized Cancers: Answers to 7 Common Questions

In this Q&A, medical oncologist Emily Feld talks about how metastatic cancer is diagnosed and treated at MSK.
Hematologic oncologist Urvi Shah
Research Shows Plant-Based Diets Are Better Than Ketogenic Diets for Cancer Risk and Long-Term Health

Experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reviewed the research and found that whole food plant based diets are better than ketogenic diets at reducing cancer risk and helping people after cancer treatment live healthier lives.
SKI molecular biologist John Maciejowski
SKI Study Sheds Light on How a Natural Defense Against Viruses Can Lead to Mutations in Cancer Cells

A protein in the body that protects against viruses can also cause cancer-related mutations.
Jason Mascolo with his wife, Tricia, and daughter, Maeve
In the Clinic
Molecular Testing Leads to Personalized Treatment for a Rare Sarcoma: Jason’s Story

Learn how molecular analysis of Jason’s sarcoma led to a personalized immunotherapy treatment that dramatically improved his prognosis. MSK is a leader in treating sarcoma.
Overcoming Stomach Cancer and the CDH1 Mutation, Thanks to MSK
Overcoming Stomach Cancer and the CDH1 Mutation, Thanks to MSK

Meghan Winston chose Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to surgically remove her stomach—called a total gastrectomy—to protect against a deadly form of stomach cancer caused by a rare mutation in the CDH1 gene.
Kate Delp standing on the beach, smiling and holding a yoga mat
Finding
Why More People With Breast Cancer Are Choosing Lumpectomy Over Mastectomy: Kate’s Story

An MSK study found a rise in lumpectomies and a decline in mastectomies — reversing a trend that experts say was leading to the overtreatment of breast cancer.
MSK pathologist Natasha Rekhtman and physician-scientist Charles Rudin
MSK Scientists Identify Rare (Rb-Proficient) Subtype of Small Cell Lung Cancer

Unlike most small cell lung cancer tumors, these retain a normal copy of a protein called RB.
Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon Daniela Molena
In the Clinic
When Is Heartburn a Sign of Esophageal Cancer?

Many people don’t know that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a potentially serious condition that — if left untreated — can ultimately lead to esophageal cancer.
(From left) Jacy and Nikki on a recent trip to Paris
Celebrating Pride With Authentic Voices

Nikki Chotas, who uses the pronouns they/them, has dedicated much of their life to speaking up for and working to empower those who may feel helpless and without a voice. They attribute their pursuits in part to feeling voiceless in their younger years.