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A single surviving myeloma cell can seed accelerated relapse, and more than 20 percent of nonsynonymous mutations at relapse may be induced by exposure to chemotherapy such as platinum and high-dose melphalan after autologous stem cell transplant.

… Friday, August 14, 2020 A single surviving myeloma cell can seed accelerated relapse, and more than 20 percent of nonsynonymous mutations at relapse may be induced by exposure to chemotherapy such as platinum and high-dose melphalan after autologous stem cell transplant, according to our research, published

Learn why an MSK patient is supporting the MSK mission with a bequest.

… Tuesday, November 7, 2023 Claire Theobald’s journey with breast cancer has taught her to cherish every small, beautiful moment of life. It has also inspired her to include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in her estate planning by making a bequest to MSK in her will. Her hope, she explains

Women with Stage III ovarian cancer when treated with a combination of intravenous (IV) and intra-abdominal chemotherapy, following the successful surgical removal of tumors, survived almost a year longer than those who received IV chemotherapy alone.

… Wednesday, January 4, 2006 According to a study published in the January 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine , women with Stage III ovarian cancer given a combination of intravenous (IV) and intra-abdominal chemotherapy, following the successful surgical removal of tumors, experienced a median

An MSK expert gives advice on how to talk to family and friends about a cancer diagnosis linked to HPV, which some people find particularly challenging.

… Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Talking about a cancer diagnosis can be tough. Talking with friends, family, and others about a cancer diagnosis linked to HPV can be particularly challenging for many people. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) clinical social worker Victoria Lassen has counseled people

Un experto de MSK ofrece consejos sobre cómo hablar con familiares y amigos sobre un diagnóstico de cáncer relacionado con el VPH, algo que para algunas personas puede resultar especialmente difícil.

… Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Hablar sobre un diagnóstico de cáncer puede ser difícil. Hablar con amigos, familiares y otras personas sobre un diagnóstico de cáncer relacionado con el VPH puede resultar especialmente difícil para muchas personas. Victoria Lassen , trabajadora social clínica del Memorial Sloan

Meet Vanessa Rodriguez, who is an event production manager in the Office of Development, where she works to enhance donor relationships to help fund cancer research.

… Wednesday, September 15, 2021 A common thread of purpose-driven work is woven through Vanessa Rodriguez’s professional life. She has worked for various nonprofit organizations throughout her career and will celebrate her 10th anniversary at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in October. “My husband

Performing minimally invasive robotic cystectomy and bladder reconstruction in one operation provides a viable alternative to open surgery with less blood loss, decreased pain, diminished wound morbidity, and the potential for faster return of bowel function.

… Friday, November 10, 2017 Performing minimally invasive robotic cystectomy and bladder reconstruction in one operation provides a viable alternative, while maintaining the oncologic standards of the open approach. Some of the benefits appear to be less blood loss, decreased pain, and potentially less

Learn about a new CAR T cell treatment option for multiple myeloma that could work after other therapies have failed.

… Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Multiple myeloma Multiple myeloma , a rare blood cancer, now has many treatment options.   A new CAR T cell therapy CAR T cell therapy targeting an antigen called GPRC5D appears to be safe and effective. For people with multiple myeloma, prognosis has improved considerably

QUEENS, NY, January 17, 2007 - The Queens Library HealthLink initiative was developed to place libraries at the center of an innovative new effort designed to help medically underserved communities throughout Queens access free cancer information, early detection screenings, cancer treatment resources, and other life-saving services.

… Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Five-Year Initiative Will Help Increase Access to Cancer Screenings and Care Among Medically Underserved Communities In Queens In 2007, the American Cancer Society estimates that in the borough of Queens, 182 people will be diagnosed with cancer each week and 68 people will

A new study by thoracic surgeons and pathologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center shows that a specific pattern found in the tumor pathology of some lung cancer patients is a strong predictor of recurrence.

… Wednesday, August 7, 2013 A new study by thoracic surgeons and pathologists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center shows that a specific pattern found in the tumor pathology of some lung cancer patients is a strong predictor of recurrence. Knowing that this feature exists in a tumor’s pathology could