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Three Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators -- including the Center's new President, Craig B. Thompson -- have been featured with singer-songwriter Debbie Harry to lead the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® 2010 Rock Stars of Science™ campaign in GQ magazine's December "Men of the Year" issue.

… Saturday, January 1, 2011 Summary Three Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators — including the Center’s new President, Craig B. Thompson — have been featured with singer-songwriter Debbie Harry to lead the Geoffrey Beene Gives Back® 2010 Rock Stars of Science™ campaign in GQ magazine’s

The findings will change how women with intermediate-risk breast cancer are treated.

… Sunday, June 3, 2018 Summary New clinical trial results show that women with intermediate-risk breast cancer treated with endocrine therapy alone fared just as well as those treated with chemotherapy plus endocrine therapy. In light of the findings, medical oncologist Larry Norton says that standard

Find out what’s contributing to a marked increase in the death rate for liver cancer.

… Monday, October 15, 2018 Summary Liver cancer death rates have risen sharply in recent years, in part due to an increase in chronic conditions that cause damage to the liver. Meanwhile, recent advances in liver cancer treatment have improved the outlook for people with the disease. Liver cancer death

During the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, a team of radiation oncologists specializing in breast cancer management at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reviewed the literature and established recommendations for the safe use of hypofractionated and abbreviated radiation regimens for our patients with breast cancer.

… Monday, May 11, 2020 As governments and health authorities restrict in-person interactions to contain the spread of COVID-19, radiation oncologists must make unprecedented decisions on behalf of patients needing radiotherapy. We must balance the risk of presenting for treatment with being exposed to

Learn about immunotherapy advances for cancer treatment from Dr. Selwyn Vickers, President and CEO of Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Dear MSK Community, Every day we are inspired when our patients are given new hope, thanks to a lifesaving approach to cancer treatment that was pioneered at MSK — immunotherapy . The premise is straightforward: Encourage a person’s own immune system to overpower cancer cells

MSK physicians and scientists are involved in notable research to be presented during the virtual meeting.

… Friday, September 18, 2020 Thousands of oncology experts from around the world will tune in September 19 to 21 for the European Society for Medical Oncology’s (ESMO) Virtual Congress. During the virtual meeting, experts will present promising new developments aimed at improving cancer patient care. This

Doctors from MSK share tips on how to use AI chatbots to get reliable medical information — and explain why you should still rely on your care team to provide advice that is most relevant to you.

… Tuesday, March 17, 2026 If you’ve ever turned to a chatbot to ask questions about your health, you’re in good company. Millions of Americans now go online every day to seek medical advice from chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI). People have been Googling their symptoms for decades, but

New MSK research developed CAR T cells that target two acute myeloid leukemia-specific antigens; shed new light on a genetic element called LINE-1, opening the door to new treatments; identified a key regulator of blood stem cell fate; and found an immunotherapy technique using antibodies that target CD47 shows promise in mice.

… Friday, December 29, 2023 New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) developed CAR T cells that target two acute myeloid leukemia-specific antigens; shed new light on a genetic element called LINE-1, opening the door to new treatments; identified a key regulator of blood stem cell

Concerns around COVID-19 are common in the general population, but cancer patients are also balancing questions about what the pandemic means for their treatment, prognosis, and vulnerability to the virus.

… Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Concerns around COVID-19 are common in the general population, but cancer patients are also balancing questions about what the pandemic means for their treatment, prognosis, and vulnerability to the virus. A recent segment featuring Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) on NBC News’

Every December for almost 30 years, MSK locksmith Vincent “Vinny” Fortunato has dressed up as Santa Claus to spread holiday cheer to patients and their family members.

… Monday, December 24, 2018 VIDEO | Santa Visits MSK Patients and Staff Vinny Fortunato, a locksmith at MSK, has been dressing up as Santa for 17 years. Watch him as he visits patients and staff. Video Details Summary Every December for almost 30 years, MSK locksmith Vincent “Vinny” Fortunato has dressed