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The day before Thanksgiving, Mary Oehrlein got the earth-shattering news. She’d had some tests at her local hospital to see what was causing her stomach problems. When she got a message to check her patient portal for results, she was stunned to read the words “possible pancreatic cancer.” She went to tell Rich, her husband of 53 years, and they cried.

… Thursday, February 2, 2023 The day before Thanksgiving, Mary Oehrlein got the earth-shattering news. She’d had some tests at her local hospital to see what was causing her stomach problems. When she got a message to check her patient portal for results, she was stunned to read the words “possible pancreatic

El día antes de Acción de Gracias, Mary Oehrlein recibió la noticia demoledora. Se había hecho algunas pruebas en un hospital local para averiguar la causa de sus problemas estomacales. Cuando recibió un mensaje para consultar los resultados en su portal para pacientes, se quedó atónita al leer las palabras “posible cáncer de páncreas”. Fue a contárselo a su esposo Rich, con el que lleva casada 53 años, y lloraron juntos.

… Thursday, February 2, 2023 El día antes de Acción de Gracias, Mary Oehrlein recibió la noticia demoledora. Se había hecho algunas pruebas en un hospital local para averiguar la causa de sus problemas estomacales. Cuando recibió un mensaje para consultar los resultados en su portal para pacientes, se

Study by study, Dr. Ming Li's lab at MSK is sharing new insights into the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in immune regulation.

… Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Investigator Ming Li, PhD , has dedicated his career to understanding the intricate workings of the immune system — both in general and for the critical role it plays in cancer. Study by study, his lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is sharing new insights

Learn about the Mediterranean diet and how it could be beneficial for cancer survivors. Always check with your care team before making any changes to your diet.

… Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Summary This story originally appeared in Bridges, MSK’s newsletter for cancer survivors. Bridges offers a forum in which patients and their families can share stories of inspiration and hope, and of the challenges that can accompany a cancer journey. Learn more about how

Obtén más información sobre la dieta mediterránea y los beneficios que representa para los sobrevivientes de cáncer. Siempre consulta a tu equipo de atención médica antes de hacer cambios en tu dieta.

… Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Resumen Esta historia originalmente apareció en Bridges, el boletín informativo de MSK para sobrevivientes de cáncer. Bridges ofrece un foro para que los pacientes y sus familias puedan compartir historias de inspiración y esperanza y sus experiencias con los desafíos que

MSK infectious disease specialist Monika Shah debunks common myths about the flu shot.

… Friday, February 14, 2020 Summary Too many people neglect to get a flu shot every year, according to MSK infectious disease specialist Monika Shah. She explains why getting vaccinated is so essential. According to the Centers for Disease Control, flu activity has been higher than normal in the US this

For the first time, a new study has shown that removing polyps by colonoscopy not only prevents colorectal cancer from developing, but also prevents deaths from the disease. Patients in the study were evaluated for up to 23 years after having the procedure, providing the longest follow-up results to date.

… Wednesday, February 22, 2012 For the first time, a new study has shown that removing polyps by colonoscopy not only prevents colorectal cancer from developing, but also prevents deaths from the disease. Patients in the study were evaluated for up to 23 years after having the procedure, providing the

Learn how MSK Direct — one of the nation's largest employer cancer benefits programs — made it easier for Steve Harrold to travel from Massachusetts to MSK for treatment days after a throat cancer diagnosis.

… Friday, March 28, 2025 Steve Harrold felt an immediate sense of dread as he watched the technician’s eyes widen during an image-guided scope of his throat. “I could tell that what she was looking at was not good,” he recalls. Steve had been experiencing slight difficulty swallowing, which he mentioned

Computers currently help us choose our favorite movies, books, and TV shows. Will personalized medicines be next?

… Friday, December 18, 2015 Summary Understanding how genes are turned on and off by proteins that bind to them is a fundamental goal of biology. New research by MSK scientists suggests that computers can learn to decipher a protein’s binding preferences from its amino acid sequence alone — a major advance

There is no established standard therapy for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Instead, there is a range of treatment options and, to date, there has been a dearth of data to assist in clinical decision-making.

… Friday, December 8, 2017 There is no established standard therapy for the treatment of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Instead, there is a range of treatment options and, to date, there has been a dearth of data to assist in clinical decision-making. However, recent insights into the molecular and genomic