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A rare form of stomach cancer caused by an inherited gene mutation can be avoided by having the stomach removed — and many people can adjust to life afterward.

… Wednesday, November 16, 2016 Summary People with an inherited mutation in the CDH1 gene are at a very high risk of developing a rare type of stomach cancer . Having the stomach removed, which can be performed using minimally invasive methods, can eliminate this risk. Most people recover well from the

Craig B. Thompson, Lisa DeAngelis, and Joan Massagué write that as we mark the 50th year of the War on Cancer and look to the future, our mission at Memorial Sloan Kettering is nothing less than conquering the most urgent challenge: preventing cancer’s spread.

… Thursday, July 1, 2021 Dear MSK Community, These are the four most frightening words for a patient to hear: “Your cancer is back.” As we mark the 50th year of the War on Cancer and look to the future, our mission at Memorial Sloan Kettering is nothing less than conquering the most urgent challenge: preventing

The oncology community has stepped up to meet the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but must redouble their efforts in order to stem the potential long-term consequences of this public health crisis on the field.

… Friday, July 17, 2020 The oncology community has stepped up to meet the challenges of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic but must redouble their efforts in order to stem the potential long-term consequences of this public health crisis on the field. That’s the takeaway from a new letter appearing today in

Discover how an MSK patient coped when she found out her appendiceal cancer had returned.

… Friday, August 31, 2018 Editor’s Note: A busy wife and mother in upstate New York, Christine Buttigieg was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer at a local hospital in 2015. Further testing at MSK revealed that the cancer had spread. After carefully weighing her options, she decided to receive treatment

A major transformation is beginning in cancer surgery that will enable patients to go home within a day of undergoing a significant operation. The new Josie Robertson Surgery Center (JRSC), opened by Memorial Sloan Kettering, exemplifies that transformation: a patient-focused facility that leverages technology and highly trained clinical teams to provide optimal care.

… Monday, December 28, 2015 A major transformation is beginning in cancer surgery that will enable patients to go home within a day of undergoing a significant operation. The new Josie Robertson Surgery Center (JRSC), opened by Memorial Sloan Kettering, exemplifies that transformation: a patient-focused

Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced that they have built a new model of genetically engineered immune cells in mice that may allow them to fight solid tumors.

… Monday, August 13, 2018 Bottom Line: Scientists at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announced that they have built a new model of genetically engineered immune cells in mice that may allow them to fight solid tumors. The new cells combine two of the most promising types of immunotherapy into

The New York Proton Center (NYPC) celebrated its third anniversary, after opening its doors for treatment in August 2019.

… Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Today, the New York Proton Center (NYPC) celebrated its third anniversary, after opening its doors for treatment in August 2019. The New York Proton Center is one of the anchoring projects of the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s plan for creating an innovation

Researchers have shown how CH, a blood condition related to aging, affects cancer outcomes — through a phenomenon called tumor-infiltrating clonal hematopoiesis.

… Thursday, April 24, 2025 Doctors and scientists have known for nearly a decade that a precancerous blood condition called  clonal hematopoiesis (CH) is present in one in three patients with solid tumors and is associated with poor cancer outcomes. People with CH are less likely to respond to treatment

DNA in the mitochondria of cancer cells may yield insights that lead to more accurate prognoses and new treatment strategies.

… Friday, April 23, 2021 Most human DNA is packaged in the chromosomes within a cell’s nucleus. But our cells also have what is called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). The mitochondria are small structures located in the fluid surrounding the nucleus that help cells produce energy from nutrients. Scientists

A new laboratory study from MSK is shedding light on the mechanisms by which high fructose consumption early in life may directly impact brain development and increase the risk of anxiety disorders later on.

… Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Diets high in fructose have been under the microscope for their contribution to increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic diseases. Recent evidence suggests the negative effects may also extend to mood and anxiety disorders,  especially in adolescents . Now,