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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

Learn about the impact of the MSK COVID-19 Fund and The Society 2019–2020 fundraising efforts.

… Thursday, October 1, 2020 The MSK COVID-19 Fund was established in April in response to the desire of so many in our community to help during the crisis. Thanks to more than 3,000 donors, Board members, and MSK employees, the fund has raised more than $6.2 million — making a crucial difference for MSK

For the past five years, we have prospectively evaluated patients with secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity who presented for surgical consultation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

… Wednesday, April 8, 2020 For the past five years, we have prospectively evaluated patients with secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity who presented for surgical consultation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). In our paper, published recently in the journal Cancers , we shared the

The updated versions can survive longer in the body while still packing a punch against cancer.

… Monday, December 17, 2018 Summary Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering are learning how to modify the structure of cancer-fighting CAR T cells to boost their performance. Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells are genetically engineered human immune cells that are designed to fight cancer. They have

Grab your popcorn and pull up a chair for these video shorts of cell signaling in early mouse development.

… Monday, October 26, 2020 A fundamental part of how embryos develop is the communication that takes place via protein receptors on the surface of cells. Signals relayed through these receptors instruct cells to assume distinct identities and eventually form individual tissues and organs. Innovative microscopy

Find out how parents can help children who have finished cancer treatment feel ready for school again.

… Friday, August 30, 2019 Summary Going back to school after finishing cancer treatment can be exciting yet anxiety-inducing for a child — and a parent. MSK neuropsychologist and child psychologist Stephen Sands has tips to help make the transition smoother. Dr. Stephen Sands Stephen Sands Getting back

An epigenetic mechanism may make small cell lung cancer vulnerable to a new kind of attack.

… Monday, February 13, 2017 Summary Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is notoriously difficult to treat because it quickly acquires resistance to chemotherapy. Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering have uncovered a molecular mechanism by which SCLC cells develop resistance, opening the door to new treatments

Learn how to manage menopause symptoms if you have breast cancer

… Friday, October 28, 2016 Summary The menopause symptoms that can sometimes happen as a result of breast cancer treatment are an unwelcome side effect. Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Shari Goldfarb shares her recommendations for how women can find relief. Highlights Women with breast cancer