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Computer models suggest breast cancer screening guidelines for people with mutations in the genes ATM, CHEK2, and PALB2.

… Thursday, February 17, 2022 Many people have heard of mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that are linked to an increased risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer . But there are other, less well-known genes in which hereditary mutations can also increase breast cancer risk, including ATM

MSK chemists are focusing on developing small-molecule drugs to target KRas, an important cancer protein.

… Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Summary MSK chemists are focusing on developing small-molecule drugs to target KRas, an important cancer protein. KRas is linked to nearly 30% of all cancers. Drug development is a complicated task. In the era of targeted therapies for cancer, medicinal chemists seek to design

Dr. Mini Kamboj, MSK’s Chief Medical Epidemiologist, explains what people with cancer and their caregivers need to know about measles and the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine.

… Monday, February 9, 2026 More than 25 years ago, public health officials declared that measles had been eliminated in the United States. Today, however, due to declining vaccination rates, measles cases have surged to their highest levels in decades. Mini Kamboj, MD , MSK’s Chief Medical Epidemiologist

… Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Team GSK Raises Money for Rare Cancer Research Dimiter Tassev Team GSK Captain Dimiter Tassev On Feburary 6, teams of Gerstner Sloan Kettering students and faculty joined 2,500 indoor cyclists from New York and Chicago to raise more than $2.4 million to support rare cancer research

Un ensayo clínico de MSK está ayudando a Gail Goode a superar el mieloma múltiple y arroja nueva luz sobre cómo el cáncer afecta a personas de diversos orígenes étnicos.

… Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Existe una necesidad urgente de reclutar a pacientes más diversos en los ensayos clínicos de cáncer . Una de las razones por las que es tan importante es que los investigadores están descubriendo que ciertos tipos de cáncer ocurren con mayor frecuencia en personas de determinadas

Internationally recognized cancer biologist Joan Massagué has been named Director of the Sloan Kettering Institute. He was previously Chair of the Cancer Biology and Genetics Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

… Monday, November 25, 2013 Summary Internationally recognized cancer biologist Joan Massagué has been named Director of the Sloan Kettering Institute. He was previously Chair of the Cancer Biology and Genetics Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Renowned cancer biologist Joan Massagué has been named

Experts from MSK shared their work in more than 40 presentations and poster sessions at the 2023 meeting of ASTRO, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

… Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) were recognized for their achievements at the 2023 meeting of ASTRO, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. Teams reported new findings about radiation-induced secondary cancers, a new guidance

Find out when to consult a doctor for a bad headache.

… Monday, June 20, 2022 Summary MSK neuro-oncologist Lauren Schaff discusses when to see a doctor for a headache. Updated June 20, 2022 A bad headache can be a frightening experience. But sometimes, even scarier than the pounding in your head can be the tricks your mind plays on you as it’s happening.

The American Heart Association recently issued a statement about the risk of cardiovascular disease for women with breast cancer.

… Thursday, February 1, 2018 Summary The medications that some women take for breast cancer treatment may cause heart problems. Here, we break down what these women should know. The American Heart Association recently issued a statement about the dangers of heart problems in women treated for breast cancer

Meet the Stuart family and learn why they want to revolutionize cancer treatment for people ages 15 to 39 and meet their very specific and often unmet needs.

… Friday, October 1, 2021 VIDEO | 03:15 A Gift for Life Meet the Stuart family and learn about their transformational gift to launch the Lisa and Scott Stuart Center for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancers at MSK. Video Details If you ask Scott Stuart, he will tell you that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer