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Learn what to do right after you've been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, from an MSK expert who specializes in treating this kind of cancer.

… Wednesday, February 25, 2026 They are four words that can make your world stop: “You have colorectal cancer.”  After the shock wears off, many people ask themselves, “What do I do now?”  They wonder: “Who should I trust with treatment? What options do I have for therapy? How will cancer affect my family

Cancer among younger Americans is on the rise, and much of it is linked to obesity. An MSK expert on diet and cancer explains what’s behind this disturbing new trend.

… Thursday, May 30, 2019 Summary Research has found that the incidence of several cancers is on the rise among younger adults in the United States. An MSK expert on diet and cancer explains how the obesity epidemic is to blame. There is a lot to celebrate in the battle against cancer. Research by the American

Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers have discovered a way that cancer cells may be able to exchange information by establishing long bridges between cells called tunneling nanotubes.

… Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Summary Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers have discovered a way that cancer cells may be able to exchange information by establishing long bridges between cells called tunneling nanotubes. Memorial Sloan Kettering researchers have discovered a way that cancer cells may

A phase 2 randomized clinical trial at MSK has found that acupuncture can improve cognitive abilities in breast cancer survivors experiencing "brain fog."

… Friday, December 12, 2025 Cancer-related cognitive impairment — often called “brain fog” or “chemo brain” — has been shown to affect about 40% of breast cancer survivors, making it difficult for them to focus, work, and perform daily tasks.  But acupuncture may help alleviate this brain fog, according

As part of a commitment to seek new and better treatments for cancer patients, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bristol-Myers Squibb are collaborating to bring a potential new cancer drug called iso-fludelone, or KOS-1803, into clinical trials.

… Friday, October 1, 2010 Summary As part of a commitment to seek new and better treatments for cancer patients, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bristol-Myers Squibb are collaborating to bring a potential new cancer drug called iso-fludelone, or KOS-1803, into clinical trials. As part of a commitment

An MSK program helps lung cancer survivors stay healthy following successful treatment for their disease.

… Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Summary With more people surviving longer after lung cancer , close management of those who have had successful treatment is more important than ever. MSK’s Lung Cancer Survivorship Program provides regular screening for recurrent cancers or new tumors, as well as guidance

Un programa de MSK ayuda a los sobrevivientes de cáncer pulmonar a mantenerse saludables después de un tratamiento exitoso contra su enfermedad.

… Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Resumen Debido a que más personas sobreviven por más tiempo después de un cáncer pulmonar , el seguimiento cercano de quienes han recibido un tratamiento exitoso es más importante que nunca. El Programa de Sobrevivencia de Cáncer Pulmonar de MSK ofrece exámenes regulares para

Learn how a blood test could someday provide a way to detect cancers at an early stage.

… Friday, October 13, 2023 A blood test that could detect multiple cancers at their earliest stages has long been a dream of the medical community. Now results from a pilot study, published in The Lancet , suggest that a single blood test might identify the presence of more than 50 cancer types . The experimental

The majority of young women at an increased risk of breast cancer due to chest radiation treatment for childhood cancer are not following breast cancer screening recommendations, according to a recently released, detailed assessment appearing in the January 28, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

… Tuesday, January 27, 2009 The majority of young women at an increased risk of breast cancer due to chest radiation treatment for childhood cancer are not following breast cancer screening recommendations, according to a recently released, detailed assessment appearing in the January 28, 2009, issue of

On April 27 and 28 at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSK) held its fifth biennial retreat for members of the school’s community.

… Wednesday, May 16, 2018 On April 27 and 28 at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSK) held its fifth biennial retreat for members of the school’s community. Participants included students, faculty members, and staff. The keynote