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For the first time, scientists have determined the extent of DNA repair deficiencies across cancer types. Learn what it means for patients.

… Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Summary People with genetic mutations in genes controlling DNA repair may benefit especially well from certain targeted drugs and chemotherapies . A new study has determined how common these mutations are across cancer types. The results pave the way for more tailored cancer

… December 2020 12/11/2020 Presented by Zaki Molvi “T cells exhibit unexpectedly low discriminatory power and can respond to ultra-low affinity peptide-MHC ligands.” Article link November 2020 11/13/2020 Presented by Mamadou Bah “TGF-β suppresses type 2 immunity to cancer.” Article link 11/06/2020 Presented

This information is from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help people with cancer, their families, and their caregivers. This information explains what palliative care (or Supportive care) is and how to find it.

… This information is from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). It is designed to help people with cancer, their families, and their caregivers. This information explains what palliative care (or Supportive care) is and how to find it. Click here to read this resource: Palliative Care: Improving

… Haga clic aquí para leer este recurso: Cuidados paliativos: Cómo mejorar la calidad de vida de una persona con cáncer Visite www.msk.org/es/cancer-care/patient-education/palliative-care-improving-… para ver este recurso.

A precise diagnosis is crucial to decide on the best treatment plan for you. Find out how to request the medical opinion of our one of world-class pathologists.

… Referring Physicians Please Visit Pathology Portal when submitting only digital images for a second opinion review. Visit Pathology Portal Even if you are not able to travel to New York City for an appointment, you can still receive the medical opinion of one of MSK’s world-class pathologists. To help

To assay muscle function, we use a larval crawling assay shown in this video clip. Larva on the right is a control and moves effortlessly towards an attractive odor. Larva on left has mispositioned nuclei in muscle. This larva cannot move efficiently.

… To assay muscle function, we use a larval crawling assay shown in this video clip. Larva on the right is a control and moves effortlessly towards an attractive odor.  Larva on left has mispositioned nuclei in muscle. This larva cannot move efficiently.

The immune system is a powerful tool for fighting cancer — sometimes too powerful.

… Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Summary When patients receive immunotherapies for cancer, they sometimes experience immune-related side effects, which result from the immune system attacking healthy cells. Two new papers by MSK scientists provide insights into how the immune response can be manipulated to fight

To properly treat Ewing sarcoma, a correct diagnosis is crucial. Learn more about how our team of doctors can help at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

… An accurate diagnosis is essential to ensure that your child gets the most-effective therapy. Some people come to MSK thinking they have one type of cancer, but they learn through our precision testing that they have a different type of cancer. At MSK Kids, your child benefits from a team of pathologists