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Researchers are looking for ways to make cancer cells more visible to the immune system.

… Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Summary Researchers are looking for ways to make checkpoint inhibitor drugs more effective. One tactic is by making cancer cells more visible to the immune system. Drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors have made a significant difference for some people with cancer. They

A renowned chemist with 25 years of industry and academic experience, Michael Foley will lead a pioneering collaboration designed to speed the development of new drugs for people with cancer and other diseases.

… Thursday, December 5, 2013 Summary A renowned chemist with 25 years of industry and academic experience, Michael Foley will lead a pioneering collaboration designed to speed the development of new drugs for people with cancer and other diseases. Michael A. Foley, a renowned chemist and entrepreneur,

Learn about ashwagandha, an herb used for stress relief.

… Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) is an herb that has been used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medical system, for more than 3,000 years. It is an adaptogen, which means it is believed to strengthen the body against physical or biological stress. Ashwagandha is used to

Memorial Sloan Kettering, one of the nation’s top cancer treatment and research institutions, is expanding its reach on Long Island with a new 114,000-square-foot freestanding cancer treatment center in Nassau County. Once complete, MSK Nassau will house the area’s most comprehensive cancer care program, centrally located and staffed by the most forward-thinking and compassionate healthcare teams whose sole focus is caring for people with cancer.

… Thursday, October 19, 2017 Memorial Sloan Kettering, one of the nation’s top cancer treatment and research institutions, is expanding its reach on Long Island with a new 114,000-square-foot freestanding cancer treatment center in Nassau County. Once complete, MSK Nassau will house the area’s most comprehensive

A simple blood test performed at age 60 can determine a man's risk of dying from prostate cancer within the next 25 years, according to a new study led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators. The study's findings suggest that regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer should be focused on men who receive high readings from a PSA test performed at age 60 and that men with low readings can be spared further screening.

… Wednesday, September 1, 2010 A simple blood test performed at age 60 can determine a man’s risk of dying from prostate cancer within the next 25 years, according to a new study led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators. The study’s findings suggest that regular prostate-specific antigen

Learn why surgery remains a very effective treatment for most prostate cancers.

… Wednesday, June 13, 2018 Summary Surgery can cure prostate cancer if the disease hasn’t spread outside of the prostate gland. The most common procedure is a radical prostatectomy . It can be done as traditional open surgery or in a minimally invasive approach , including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery

Our social workers give practical tips for how to help relieve the burden of caregiving.

… Thursday, September 29, 2016 Summary When someone is diagnosed with cancer, the disease can throw his or her entire family into turmoil. And often, the person who takes on the role of primary caregiver can benefit from the support of others just as much as the patient can. Highlights Communication is

Nuestros trabajadores sociales dan consejos prácticos para ayudar a aliviar la carga de los cuidados.

… Thursday, September 29, 2016 Resumen Cuando a alguien se le diagnostica cáncer, la enfermedad puede sumir a toda la familia en la confusión. Y a menudo, la persona que se convierte en cuidador principal puede beneficiarse del apoyo de los demás tanto como el paciente. Destacados La comunicación es clave

Наши социальные работники делятся практическими советами о том, как облегчить бремя ухода за больными.

… Thursday, September 29, 2016 Краткое изложение Когда у кого-либо диагностируют рак, это может привести в смятение всю его или ее семью. Зачастую людям, которые берут на себя роль основного лица, ухаживающего за больным, поддержка других людей может быть также нужна, как и самим пациентам. Основные моменты

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the creation of The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Cancer Ecosystems Project to spur the next revolution of pre-clinical research, discovery, and treatment.

… Thursday, February 3, 2022 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced the creation of The Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Cancer Ecosystems Project to spur the next revolution of preclinical research, discovery, and treatment. The new initiative, made possible by a generous $100 million