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MSK is helping young patients navigate their journey and get the best treatment through specialized counseling, digital connections, and more. “The gratitude I feel is so deep. I’m not just alive; I’m living,” says Desiree Allen.

… Friday, October 1, 2021 Before she was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 at age 31, Desiree Allen was living her best life. “I was in school part-time and working full-time, and I was — and still am — in a long-term relationship,” says the cardiology nurse, now 32. “As a matter of fact, I was having the

In this online discussion, panelists give tips for managing both your physical and mental well-being during the holiday season, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic.

… Tuesday, December 21, 2021 On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, a panel of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) experts joined the Abyssinian Baptist Church in an online discussion that provided guidance and tips on staying mentally and physically healthy amid uncertainty, especially during this

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved vimseltinib for adult patients with a rare condition called tenosynovial giant cell tumor, based on a trial led by an MSK researcher.

… Wednesday, February 19, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved vimseltinib (Romvimza TM ) for adult patients with a rare condition called tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT). TGCT is a tumor of the tissue that lines the joints.  Sarcoma oncologist William Tap, MD , Chief of the

Luis Diaz Jr., MD, Head of the Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, and incumbent of the Grayer Family Chair, and Kojo S.J. Elenitoba-Johnson, MD, Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Member in the Human Oncology Pathogenesis Program (HOPP), and the incumbent of the James Ewing Alumni Chair of Pathology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors bestowed upon scientists worldwide.

… Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Luis Diaz Jr., MD , Head of the Division of Solid Tumor Oncology, and incumbent of the Grayer Family Chair, and  Kojo S.J. Elenitoba-Johnson, MD , Chair of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Member in the Human Oncology Pathogenesis Program (HOPP), and the

New findings from researchers at the Sloan Kettering Institute suggest that cancer causes may be lurking in the molecule that bridges DNA and protein.

… Monday, August 27, 2018 Summary Researchers at the Sloan Kettering Institute have found that changes in an information-carrying molecule called messenger RNA can inactivate tumor-suppressing proteins and thereby promote cancer. The findings pinpoint previously unknown drivers of the disease. IMPORTANT

New research led by investigators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center identifies three genes that specifically mediate the metastasis, or spread, of breast cancer to the brain and illuminates the mechanisms by which this spread occurs.

… Wednesday, May 6, 2009 New research led by investigators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) identifies three genes that specifically mediate the metastasis, or spread, of breast cancer to the brain and illuminates the mechanisms by which this spread occurs. The study was published online

Meet Carmen Mendez, a perioperative nurse liaison at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center who is driven by compassion and empathy for the family members of patients undergoing surgery.

… Thursday, September 30, 2021 Carmen Mendez’s professional life began out of love for her mother. Love was the driving force behind her decision to go to nursing school. Now, as perioperative nurse liaison for the Josie Robertson Surgery Center , she is driven by compassion and empathy for the family

Learn how to eat right and stay at a healthy weight by following these tips from MSK experts on diet and nutrition.

… Friday, June 26, 2015 Summary Cancer and its treatments can affect your eating habits — and your weight. Since weight gain or loss can affect your prognosis or your chance of recovery, it’s important to be mindful of what you eat during and after treatment. Don’t restrict your diet, make sure you take

Learn about some lesser-known side effects from cancer treatment including falling caused by peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, hormone and sexual changes, and short-term memory problems (chemo brain).

… Tuesday, December 19, 2017 Even people who’ve had no experience with cancer have some idea of the side effects it can cause. Hair and weight changes , nausea , and other issues are common and can impact a person’s quality of life. But there are less-known complications that can have equally important

New MSK research identifies a promising immunotherapy target for acute myeloid leukemia; decodes genetic differences in tumors from patients with African ancestry; and finds a virtual mind-body fitness program reduced hospitalizations for those in active cancer treatment. A clinical trial led by MSK also resulted in the approval of a new combination therapy for non-small cell lung cancer.

… Tuesday, October 31, 2023 New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) identifies a promising immunotherapy target for acute myeloid leukemia; decodes genetic differences in tumors from patients with African ancestry; and finds a virtual mind-body fitness program reduced hospitalizations