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Based on a clinical trial led by an MSK investigator, the FDA has approved revumenib (Revuforj®) for patients 1-year-old and older who have leukemia that has come back after treatment and whose cancer carries molecular changes called NPM1 mutations and KMT2A translocations.

… Wednesday, October 29, 2025 On October 24, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  approved revumenib (Revuforj ® ) for patients 1-year-old and older who have leukemia that has come back after treatment and whose cancer carries a molecular change called an NPM1 mutation. In November 2024,

Mutations that drive cancer growth also make a cell more noticeable to the immune system.

… Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Many cancers contain similar genetic “hotspots” — areas of DNA that are likely to be mutated. For example, more than 50% of cancers contain a mutation in a gene called TP53 , often within a narrow DNA range. Researchers know that hotspots can contribute to cancer development and

A new report says that ovarian cancer research is improving, but more needs to be done, especially with regards to screening at an early stage. Also, where patients receive care makes a big difference in their outcome.

… Friday, March 4, 2016 Summary A new report from the Institutes of Medicine says that ovarian cancer research is improving, but more needs to be done, especially with regards to screening for signs of ovarian cancer  at an early stage. The report also points out that where patients receive care makes

A paper from MSK researchers reports that resistance to sotorasib, a new targeted drug for lung cancer, can be caused by many different molecular changes.

… Thursday, November 11, 2021 The recent accelerated approval of sotorasib (Lumakras TM ) was considered significant because the drug obstructs a cancer-causing protein that for decades scientists thought was “undruggable.” Sotorasib received accelerated approved from the US Food and Drug Administration

As a financial services specialist at MSK, Charlene Jerome helps patients overcome financial barriers to treatment by hunting for free drugs, deep discounts, and financial aid so patients can focus on healing.

… Friday, June 6, 2025 Charlene Jerome, a specialist in patient financial services, is a superhero in the eyes of one of the many patients she’s helped. So much so that patient Melissa Thompson sings her praises. Literally.   Melissa surprised Charlene with an original rap song she titled “Queen Charlene

The award recognizes his lifetime contributions to the field of life sciences, especially related to the training of Chinese scientists who have returned to faculty positions in China.

… Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Dinshaw Patel , who holds the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Chair in Experimental Therapeutics and is a Member of the Structural Biology Program at MSK, is the recipient of the inaugural C.C. Tan Life Science International Collaboration Award. He was chosen in recognition of his

Meet Chasity Burrows Walters, an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) patients and has made it her mission to help shape how Memorial Sloan Kettering cares for transgender patients.

… Friday, June 11, 2021 Chasity Burrows Walters is in a continuous state of reinvention. She has had “a million weird jobs” — designed her own clothing line, owned a store, tended bonsai trees — and followed her passions wherever they’ve led. She understands the need of every person to find their true

Every year, MSK gives high school students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge biomedical research from our scientists.

… Monday, November 3, 2014 Summary Every year, MSK gives high school students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge biomedical research from our scientists. On November 6, Memorial Sloan Kettering will once again host our popular “Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research” seminar

For the 15th year, MSK honored the academic achievements of our youngest patients by hosting MSK Kids Convocation - a virtual ceremony to help mark and celebrate the end of their adolescent school years.

… Friday, June 11, 2021 For the 15 th year, MSK honored the academic achievements of our youngest patients by hosting MSK Kids Convocation - a virtual ceremony to help mark and celebrate the end of their adolescent school years. Almost 40 current and former patients joined the Zoom celebration along with

Hear from members of the MSK community who have cared for a loved one with cancer.

… Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Caring for a loved one with cancer is a meaningful yet challenging role. We asked experienced caregivers to share some of the advice that helped them through the process. Here is what we learned: 1. Stay Organized Keep a log: Write down any symptoms or problems in a notebook