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MSK radiation oncologist and head and neck specialist Dr. Nadeem Riaz.
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.
Dr. Michael Kharas in the lab
New Research Finds Genetic Variant in the MSI2 Gene May Prevent Certain Blood Cancers 
Scientists have discovered an inherited gene variant that may reduce the risk of developing certain blood cancers.
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Dr. Prasad Adusumilli sits at a computer. A patient’s face and a chest image are on the screen.
MSK Offers Second Opinions for Cancer Diagnosis: 9 Things Patients Should Know
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with a rare cancer or one that’s more common, MSK doctors can provide a second opinion.
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MSK urologic surgeon and prostate cancer specialist Jonathan Fainberg
What To Know About Prostate Removal Surgery, Side Effects, and Recovery
Prostate cancer expert Jonathan Fainberg, MD, discusses the risk of complications from prostate cancer surgery and explains why not all procedures are alike.
A researcher working in an MSK lab
MSK Research Highlights, December 16, 2025
New MSK research finds a way to package protein-degrading drugs called PROTACs into nanoparticles that target blood vessels within solid tumors; identifies genomic markers that predict whether precancerous blood conditions will turn into multiple myeloma; develops a data-driven approach that could catch lymphedema earlier; and shows that nurse-led palliative care delivered by phone could serve as a scalable model.
microscope image of regulatory T cells
MSK Researchers Solve a Key Colorectal Cancer Mystery
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.
MSK patient Ellen Coopersmith smiling in a rowboat in Central Park
MSK-Led Research Resulted in New FDA Approvals for Cancer Drugs in 2025
Learn about the clinical trials and research at MSK that led to FDA approvals in 2025, expanding treatment options for a range of different cancers.
Binglong Zhang at work in the lab
Top Cancer Research Advances at MSK in 2025
MSK researchers continued to make strides against cancer in 2025. Learn about some of their top discoveries.
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Top Cancer Treatment Advances at MSK in 2025
Learn about some of the most important advances in cancer treatment at MSK in 2025.
In the Clinic
A close-up of fingers inserting acupuncture needles into skin
Acupuncture May Ease ‘Brain Fog’ in Breast Cancer Survivors, Trial Shows
A phase 2 randomized clinical trial at MSK has found that acupuncture can improve cognitive abilities in breast cancer survivors experiencing "brain fog."