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New research published in The New England Journal of Medicine finds adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) to standard chemotherapy greatly improves outcomes in people with advanced endometrial cancer. The phase 3 study was overseen by MSK gynecologic medical oncologist Carol Aghajanian.
… Monday, March 27, 2023 Endometrial cancer , which makes up about 90% of uterine cancers, will be diagnosed in more than 65,000 people in the United States this year. It is the fourth most common cancer in women and is one of the few cancers that is increasing in incidence and mortality. Unfortunately
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers presented breakthrough advances in new treatment approaches for several cancer indications at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting held June 2 to 6, 2023. Highlights of practice-changing study results in glioma, rectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, biliary tract cancer, and more were as follows:
… Tuesday, June 6, 2023 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) researchers presented breakthrough advances in new treatment approaches for several cancer indications at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting held June 2 to 6, 2023. Highlights of practice-changing study results in glioma, rectal cancer, non-small
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Learn why some patients are less physically active during and after treatment — plus, some tips from Jun Mao, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at MSK.
… Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Summary In a recent survey, 75% of people with cancer said they reduced their physical activity after their diagnosis. We spoke with two experts from the Integrative Medicine Service at MSK to learn more. A new study led by Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers shows that 75%
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Physicians and scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will join oncology experts and members of the global cancer research community to present the latest advances in cancer during The American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting, December 9-12 in San Diego, CA.
… Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Physicians and scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will join oncology experts and members of the global cancer research community to present the latest advances in cancer during The American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting, December 9-12 in
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For those living with advanced cancer, quality of life means pursuing what matters most to each person — whether that’s making art, running marathons, caring for others, or spending more time with family.
… Friday, June 6, 2025 Cancer that spreads from an initial tumor to other parts of the body — known as metastasis — is a daunting diagnosis that brings with it a great deal of fear and uncertainty. While metastatic cancer remains challenging, significant advances in diagnosis and treatment are making it
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Overcoming resistance to drug treatment for lung cancer is a critical challenge.
… Thursday, November 29, 2018 Summary Investigators are looking for ways to overcome resistance to drugs that target lung cancer. Lung cancer was one of the first cancers that could be targeted by drugs aimed at specific mutations in tumors. Advances in genomic medicine and the molecular analysis of tumors
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Results from the largest study of men with prostate cancer treated with high-dose, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) show that the majority of patients remain alive with no evidence of disease after an average follow-up period of eight years.
… Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Results from the largest study of men with prostate cancer treated with high-dose, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) show that the majority of patients remain alive with no evidence of disease after an average follow-up period of eight years. The 561 prostate
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Memorial Sloan Kettering attained Magnet recognition for the second time, a testament to our continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice.
… Wednesday, November 25, 2020 VIDEO | 03:09 2020 MSK Nurses Magnet Recognition Video Details On November 23, 2020, Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) attained Magnet recognition for the second time, a testament to our continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing
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MSK’s Convocation and the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Commencement celebrate the achievements of young scientists.
… Wednesday, June 10, 2015 Ruth Anne Franklin (left), Ming Li, Myoungjoo Kim Graduates Ruth Anne Franklin (left) and Myoungjoo Kim with their mentor, immunologist Ming Li 2015 graduates Graduates of GSK and a joint program between Weill Cornell Medical College and the Sloan Kettering Institute with their
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Get to know Abby Hawk, who got a tattoo of Memorial Sloan Kettering after being treated there for neuroblastoma.
… Friday, September 10, 2021 VIDEO | 00:04 Abby Leaves Her Mark Abby's tattoo shows the latitude and longitude of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the quote "The comeback is always stronger than the setback." Video Details It was a bold request. A high school senior living outside Toledo named