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MSK research team identifies unique markers of inflammation and neurodegeneration found in cerebrospinal fluid of cancer patients with altered mental status after initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, as likely cause of neurologic dysfunction.

… Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Unique markers of inflammation and neurodegeneration in cerebrospinal fluid were present several weeks after initial SARS-CoV-2 infection in cancer patients with neurologic symptoms. These inflammatory cytokines were absent in plasma and likely drove the neurologic dysfunction,

Learn why Bobby Logan chose active surveillance for his prostate cancer, and how he was successfully treated after his tumor changed.

… Friday, September 24, 2021 Urologist Behfar Ehdaie believes that active surveillance is a viable option for many patients with prostate cancer . He feels so strongly about this idea that several years ago, he sought out negotiation experts from Harvard Business School and asked to learn techniques he

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) reported results, which were highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) press cast, that eight weeks of acupuncture or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) decreased the severity of insomnia in cancer survivors. While both acupuncture and CBT-I resulted in clinically meaningful and durable effects among this group, CBT-I was more effective, especially among people with mild insomnia symptoms.

… Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) reported results, which were highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) press cast, that eight weeks of acupuncture or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) decreased the severity of insomnia in cancer

New findings from a Decision Analysis for the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggest that routine colorectal cancer screenings can be stopped in patients over the age of 75.

… Monday, October 6, 2008 New findings from a Decision Analysis for the US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggest that routine colorectal cancer screenings can be stopped in patients over the age of 75. The results are based on patients who began screenings at age 50 and have had consistently

As 2019 comes to an end, take a moment to reflect on the science stories that made the year one to remember.

… Monday, December 16, 2019 Many medical breakthroughs blossom from the seeds of basic science research. This past year, Memorial Sloan Kettering scientists made fundamental discoveries in several basic science fields, including cell biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, and more. Much of

The Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences welcomed 16 students to our annual Summer Undergraduate Research Program.

… Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Sixteen undergraduate students arrived on June 6, 2016, to begin their Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) under the auspices of the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. They were greeted by GSK Associate Dean Linda Burnley and SURP faculty

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,

Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared new data from a survey of members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) showing that sexual harassment and observed gender discrimination continue to be significant issues in the medical community. The results of the study found that more than 60 percent of gynecologic oncologists had experienced sexual harassment, while only 10 percent of survey respondents reported the incident. The findings were presented as part of the press program for this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

… Monday, June 3, 2019 Marina Stasenko, MD Marina Stasenko, MD Researchers from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shared new data from a survey of members of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) showing that sexual harassment and observed gender discrimination continue to be significant