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Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) report that firefighters at the World Trade Center (WTC) scene in September 2001 were nearly twice as likely as the general population to have a multiple myeloma precursor condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS). This new research was published online today in JAMA Oncology.

… Thursday, April 26, 2018 Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) report that firefighters at the World Trade Center (WTC) scene in September 2001 were nearly twice as likely as the general population to have a multiple myeloma precursor condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

Tag along with Jonathan during his most recent visit to MSK Kids. Jonathan was treated for leukemia at MSK Kids starting when he was 9.

… Friday, September 27, 2019 Jonathan walking down hall The Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center is located on the ninth floor. Let's start the tour! Jonathan and Matt The first person I see when I get to the ninth floor is Matt. He greets everyone and helps me get my appointment started. Jonathan and fish

In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, test your knowledge of women’s cancers.

… Thursday, September 1, 2016 Summary September is an important month for women’s health awareness. As the new season and school year get under way, take our quiz to see just how much you know about gynecologic cancers. It wouldn’t be back-to-school season without a quiz, would it? Since September marks

The results of this collaborative project overturn some conventional wisdom about how the DNA repair process works.

… Monday, March 21, 2022 DNA is often likened to a blueprint. The particular sequence of As, Cs, Gs, and Ts in DNA provides information for building an organism. What’s not captured by this analogy is the fact that our DNA requires constant upkeep to maintain its integrity. Were it not for dedicated DNA

MSK is a leader in developing new types of immunotherapy for gynecologic cancers, including tumors of the cervix, ovaries, and uterus.

… Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Summary MSK currently has a number of trials investigating the use of T cell therapies in gynecologic therapy — an approach that’s beginning to show promise in treating these and other solid tumors. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 113,000 people in the

Stephen B. Long, PhD will share “Something Completely Different” during the June 17 edition of “MSK Science Spotlight” – the Structure and Mechanism in the Calcium-Activated Chloride Channel BEST1.

… Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Stephen B. Long , PhD will share “Something Completely Different” during the June 17 edition of “ MSK Science Spotlight ” – the Structure and Mechanism in the Calcium-Activated Chloride Channel BEST1. Head of the Stephen Long Lab and Member of the Structural Biology Program at

There are many types of coronaviruses. The type of coronavirus in the news right now is called COVID-19. COVID-19 causes mild to severe respiratory (breathing) problems. It can cause serious problems, especially in older people and people with other health problems, including cancer.

… Friday, April 17, 2020 There are many types of coronaviruses. The type of coronavirus in the news right now is called COVID-19. COVID-19 causes mild to severe respiratory (breathing) problems. It can cause serious problems, especially in older people and people with other health problems, including cancer

MSK joins other leading cancer institutions in calling for increased vaccination to protect against human papillomavirus, which causes many forms of cancer.

… Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Summary Vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine remain low despite clear evidence that infection with the virus increases the risk of many forms of cancer — including cervical cancer and head and neck cancer . Today, MSK was one of 69 top cancer centers

A new, international study found that the combination of two drugs delays disease progression for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

… Saturday, May 30, 2009 A new, international study found that the combination of two drugs delays disease progression for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Results from the Phase III “ATLAS” trial were presented today by Dr. Vincent Miller of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Each year, MSK offers a one-day radiology intensive and six-week paid internships to high school students across New York City.

… Tuesday, June 1, 2021 As she visited her grandmother in a small town not far from the Himalayan foothills, high school junior Riya Agrawal had a revelation about the importance of radiology. Riya had traveled with her parents to see her extended family and met her father’s cousin, a radiologist. His