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Researchers have taken a closer look at what a protein called KRAS does in normal cells and how certain KRAS mutations lead to for cancer growth.

… Friday, October 8, 2021 A significant advance in cancer treatment over the past few years has been the development of the drug sotorasib (Lumakras TM ) for treating people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer . Sotorasib is a targeted therapy that stops the growth of tumors caused by a mutant version

After more than two decades of providing outstanding cancer care to the people of New Jersey, Memorial Sloan Kettering announced today that its newest outpatient treatment center, in Bergen County, will welcome new patients in the coming weeks. In recognition of its debut, MSK’s leadership, joined by members of the community and local elected officials, gathered at the Montvale site to unveil MSK Bergen, a sleek, modern, technology-filled 110,000-plus-square-foot clinical program located on Summit Avenue, mere minutes from the Garden State Parkway.

… Monday, June 25, 2018 After more than two decades of providing outstanding cancer care to the people of New Jersey, Memorial Sloan Kettering announced today that its newest outpatient treatment center, in Bergen County, will welcome new patients in the coming weeks. In recognition of its debut, MSK’s

Find out how you can help Memorial Sloan Kettering through the national blood shortage.

… Friday, June 25, 2021 An unprecedented national blood shortage is driving hospitals across the country, including Memorial Sloan Kettering, to double-down on donations. The extraordinary demand for blood and blood products is yet another consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people delayed medical

"Get the Vaccine to Save Lives" aims to help Americans feel safe and confident about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

… Wednesday, April 21, 2021 MSK is collaborating with a coalition of 60 of America’s top hospitals and healthcare institutions on a nationwide campaign to encourage adults to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The campaign, “ Get the Vaccine to Save Lives ,” is designed to reassure the public that vaccines are

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