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2024 Annual Report
As a financial services specialist at MSK, Charlene Jerome helps patients overcome financial barriers to treatment by hunting for free drugs, deep discounts, and financial aid so patients can focus on healing.
… Friday, June 6, 2025 Charlene Jerome, a specialist in patient financial services, is a superhero in the eyes of one of the many patients she’s helped. So much so that patient Melissa Thompson sings her praises. Literally. Melissa surprised Charlene with an original rap song she titled “Queen Charlene
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New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) to standard chemotherapy greatly improves outcomes in people with advanced endometrial cancer. The phase 3 study was overseen by MSK gynecologic medical oncologist Carol Aghajanian.
… Monday, March 27, 2023 Endometrial cancer , which makes up about 90% of uterine cancers, will be diagnosed in more than 65,000 people in the United States this year. It is the fourth most common cancer in women and is one of the few cancers that is increasing in incidence and mortality. Unfortunately
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers presented breakthrough advances in new treatment approaches for several cancer indications at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting held June 2 to 6, 2023. Highlights of practice-changing study results in glioma, rectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, biliary tract cancer, and more were as follows:
… Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers presented breakthrough advances in new treatment approaches for several cancer indications at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting held June 2 to 6, 2023. Highlights of practice-changing study results in glioma, rectal cancer, non-small
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Learn why some patients are less physically active during and after treatment — plus, some tips from Jun Mao, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at MSK.
… Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Summary In a recent survey, 75% of people with cancer said they reduced their physical activity after their diagnosis. We spoke with two experts from the Integrative Medicine Service at MSK to learn more. A new study led by Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers shows that 75%
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Physicians and scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will join oncology experts and members of the global cancer research community to present the latest advances in cancer during The American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting, December 9-12 in San Diego, CA.
… Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Physicians and scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will join oncology experts and members of the global cancer research community to present the latest advances in cancer during The American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting, December 9-12 in
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2024 Annual Report
For those living with advanced cancer, quality of life means pursuing what matters most to each person — whether that’s making art, running marathons, caring for others, or spending more time with family.
… Friday, June 6, 2025 Cancer that spreads from an initial tumor to other parts of the body — known as metastasis — is a daunting diagnosis that brings with it a great deal of fear and uncertainty. While metastatic cancer remains challenging, significant advances in diagnosis and treatment are making it
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Visible Ink at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is the leading — and largest — writing program of its kind. Writing promotes creativity, reduces stress, and empowers people with cancer to give voice to their stories.
… Friday, April 6, 2018 Visible Ink at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is the leading — and largest — writing program of its kind. Writing promotes creativity, reduces stress, and empowers people with cancer to give voice to their stories. On Monday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. , the Kaye Playhouse
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Dr. Perales was formally sworn in during the 2023 Tandem Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Meetings of ASTCT and the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) on February 18.
… Monday, February 20, 2023 Miguel-Angel Perales, MD , of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), has been named President of The American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy (ASTCT) for 2023-2024. Dr. Perales was formally sworn in during the 2023 Tandem Transplantation and Cellular
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today celebrated the opening of a $1.5 billion state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with government officials, members of the Boards of Overseers and Managers, and staff. Opening for patient care next month, the 750,000-square-foot building is the institution’s — and the city’s — largest freestanding cancer care facility. The David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is a healing community dedicated to patient-centered care, made possible by a landmark donation and a pioneering vision that signifies a new era of cancer care.
… Tuesday, December 10, 2019 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today celebrated the opening of a $1.5 billion state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility with government officials, members of the Boards of Overseers and Managers, and staff. Opening for patient care next month, the 750,000-square-foot
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Learn how MSK works to keep people with cancer heart healthy.
… Thursday, February 13, 2020 Summary People with cancer are at a significantly higher risk of heart disease during and after treatment. The issue has taken on more importance because people are living longer after a cancer diagnosis. Cancer is challenging enough on its own. Now, a recent study published