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Learn what to ask a cancer doctor at your first appointment, such as whether you need additional tests to clarify the diagnosis or guide your treatment.

… Monday, July 14, 2025 A cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event, one that can feel initially paralyzing: I have cancer, now what? The first step is to  make an appointment with an oncologist , a doctor who specializes in treating cancer. Medical oncologists work with a patient and their care team to

… Monday, July 14, 2025 El cáncer es un diagnóstico que cambia la vida y que puede parecer paralizante al principio: tengo cáncer, ¿ahora qué? El primer paso es  programar una cita con un oncólogo , un médico especializado en el tratamiento del cáncer. Los oncólogos médicos trabajan en colaboración con

MSK researchers are investigating a new way that people with bladder cancer can avoid bladder removal.

… Friday, December 16, 2022 Bladder removal ( radical cystectomy ) is an effective treatment option for muscle-invasive bladder cancer  but still a major operation.   MSK is taking a leading role in helping more people with bladder cancer keep their bladder without affecting survival rates.   A new approach

Tumor hypoxia on 18F-fluoromisonidazole (FMISO) positron emission tomography (PET) may serve as a reliable clinical biomarker of distant metastasis risk for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) after chemoradiotherapy (CRT), according to a study by MSK researchers.

… Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Tumor hypoxia on 18F-fluoromisonidazole (FMISO) positron emission tomography (PET) may serve as a reliable clinical biomarker of distant metastasis risk for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) after chemoradiotherapy (CRT), according to a study by MSK

Learn how a new technology could improve detection and treatment of certain aggressive lung and prostate cancers.

… Friday, February 6, 2026 A new technology developed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shows promise for improving the detection and treatment of aggressive forms of  lung cancer  and  prostate cancer . The approach uses radioactive agents that bind to a molecule on cancer cells called DLL3

To mark National Cancer Prevention Month this February, MSK shared several tips to help reduce the risk of developing cancer.

… Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Summary Advice supports mission of National Cancer Prevention Month, as COVID-19 pandemic leads to an alarming drop in cancer screenings, diagnoses and treatment nationwide. To mark National Cancer Prevention Month this February, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)

New MSK research uncovers unique genetic signatures in cancer patients of non-European ancestry; identifies social adversity as a potential risk factor for higher rates of triple-negative breast cancer among Black women; shows a web-based system could help head-and-neck cancer survivors report their concerns; and finds adding immunotherapy can boost the effectiveness for hard-to-treat follicular lymphomas.

… Friday, October 31, 2025 New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) uncovers unique genetic signatures in cancer patients of non-European ancestry; identifies social adversity as a potential risk factor for higher rates of triple-negative breast cancer among Black women; shows a web-based

MSK researchers continued to make strides against cancer in 2025. Learn about some of their top discoveries.

… Monday, December 15, 2025 Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) continued to make strides against cancer in 2025. Laboratory research teams across the institution worked to advance the understanding of cancer cells and to develop new therapies, while also making fundamental insights

Cancer pain is common, even after treatment has ended, so doctors at MSK have developed a number of ways to treat cancer pain and help people get back to their lives. 

… Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Many people with cancer expect that their lives will go back to normal once their treatment has ended. That’s not always the case, unfortunately. There can be complex issues surrounding cancer survivorship , from the psychological impact of diagnosis and treatment — even

El dolor por cáncer es común, incluso después de que el tratamiento haya finalizado, por lo que los médicos de MSK han desarrollado una serie de métodos para tratar el dolor por cáncer y ayudar a las personas a retomar sus vidas. 

… Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Muchas personas con cáncer esperan que sus vidas vuelvan a la normalidad una vez que termine su tratamiento. Desafortunadamente, ese no es siempre el caso. Puede haber problemas complejos en torno a la sobrevivencia al cáncer , desde el impacto psicológico del diagnóstico