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New MSK research investigates how pancreatic cancer cells regulate their genome to avoid immune attack; shows promise against glioblastoma in mouse models; and develops a new method to study cancer evolution.

… Thursday, November 21, 2024 New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) investigates how pancreatic cancer cells regulate their genome to avoid immune attack; shows promise against glioblastoma in mouse models; and develops a new method to study cancer evolution. How pancreatic cancer

An innovative collaboration between basic scientists and clinical researchers has led to a promising new drug for AML.

… Monday, January 18, 2016 Summary A drug called PU-H71, developed at MSK, targets an altered version of a protein that some  acute myeloid leukemia cells need to grow. Blocking the action of this protein may be an effective way to treat these cancers. New research from MSK sheds light on which patients

Memorial Sloan Kettering is sad to note the passing on May 12 of Stephen Sternberg, at the age of 100. Dr. Sternberg spent his entire career at MSK as a surgical pathologist. Widely known as a leader in the field of pathology and highly regarded for his expertise, he was also greatly respected as an editor of major national publications, which garnered him a broad, devoted following around the world.

… Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is sad to note the passing on May 12, 2021, of Stephen Sternberg, at the age of 100. Dr. Sternberg spent his entire career at MSK as a surgical pathologist. Widely known as a leader in the field of pathology and highly regarded for his expertise

Moritz Kircher, MD, PhD, has been selected by the directors of the Dana Foundation as a Dana Neuroscience Scholar.

… Monday, March 5, 2012 Moritz Kircher, MD, PhD , has been selected by the directors of the Dana Foundation as a Dana Neuroscience Scholar. Dana Neuroscience Scholars are new-career investigators who have shown exceptional promise during their training and in their early research. This distinction is Dr

In the lab of cancer biologist Scott Lowe, researchers are investigating the processes that naturally inhibit cancer development.

… Monday, November 19, 2012 Summary In the lab of cancer biologist Scott Lowe, researchers are investigating the processes that naturally inhibit cancer development. Biologist Scott W. Lowe , Chair of the Geoffrey Beene Cancer Research Center and a member of the Cancer Biology and Genetics Program , is

MSK investigators are studying how dormant cancer cells can become reactivated after remaining hidden in the body for years.

… Thursday, October 12, 2017 Summary A new study has suggested that tiny, bubblelike compartments called exosomes may help dormant cancer cells wake up by delivering mitochondrial DNA. Estrogen receptor (ER)–positive breast cancer is the most common type of the disease. About two-thirds of all breast cancers

MSK physician-scientist Dr. Omar Abdel-Wahab, is being honored at the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting with the William Dameshek Prize, which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of hematology.

… Sunday, December 10, 2023 Physician-scientist Omar Abdel-Wahab, MD , is being honored at the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting with the  William Dameshek Prize , which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of hematology. The award will be presented

Discover some natural remedies for mouth dryness (xerostomia) and mouth sores, common side effects of cancer treatment.

… Friday, September 2, 2022 What Are the Symptoms of Dry Mouth? Feeling of dryness or stickiness in the mouth Halitosis (bad breath) Trouble speaking and eating Sore throat or feeling hoarse More than 80% of people with cancer experience dry mouth (called xerostomia) after radiation to the head and neck

The Fred’s Team community reached a new milestone during the 2023 season by raising $8 million. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… Friday, January 19, 2024 Fred’s Team , the official running program of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) , set a new single-season fundraising record in 2023 by raising $8 million for cancer research at MSK. This new milestone is a testament to the Fred’s Team community’s enduring commitment

A team from MSK is undertaking new research to study the genes found on the Y chromosome and their role in cancer.

… Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Summary Investigators are studying the Y chromosome to look for underlying causes of why cancer affects men and women differently. Cancer affects men and women differently. Half of all men will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, compared with one-third of