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Gynecologic surgeon Dennis Chi
6 Things Women Should Know About Ovarian Cancer
Dennis Chi lists the most important things to remember about ovarian cancer.
Breast cancer oncologist Neil Iyengar, MD, is seen talking with a patient.
Cancer Benefits and Risks From Ozempic, Wegovy, and Other Weight Loss Drugs
Learn what Ozempic, Wegovy, and other weight loss drugs mean for cancer risk and treatment, from an expert at MSK.
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Amy Speck
Robotic Neurosurgery at MSK Speeds Recovery From Some Spinal Tumors
MSK surgeons have regularly used robotic surgery since 2007 to remove certain tumors in the chest and abdominal cavity. Now they are using robotic surgery to remove noncancerous tumors of the spine.
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Patient standing next to MSK oncologist Dr. Leonard Wexler, both smiling
New Program to Get a Better Night’s Sleep in the Hospital
Read about an MSK pilot study that could help patients get better sleep in the hospital overnight.
An MSK scientists works in the lab
MSK Research Highlights, August 13, 2024
New MSK research found patients with non-small cell lung cancer brain metastases may benefit from up-front stereotactic radiosurgery; identified a connection between antibiotic use and autoimmune diseases; and uncovered a previously unknown structural role for messenger RNAs in the cytoplasm of cells.
MSK neuro-oncologist Ingo Mellinghoff
FDA Approves Drug for Low-Grade Glioma With IDH Gene Mutation
A new drug could be an effective treatment for some people with low-grade glioma.
MSK case manager Mercedes Tolentino-Nacion
The Unsung Heroes of Cancer Care: Getting Patients What They Need When They Go Home
Learn how case managers play an essential role in making sure patients are supported when they leave the hospital for home.
In the Clinic
Dr. Sandra D'Angelo
FDA Approves First Engineered Cell Therapy for Treating Rare Sarcoma
The FDA has approved an engineered cell therapy called afamitresgene autoleuecel (Tecelra®, also known as afami-cel) for treating advanced synovial sarcoma. The clinical trials resulting in the drug’s approval were led by Dr. Sandra D’Angelo of MSK.
MSK lab coat
MSK Researchers Discover Source of Deadly Fungal Infections in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients, New Study Finds
A team of researchers led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and collaborators at Emory University are shedding new light on deadly fungal infections that develop in bone marrow transplant patients.
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MSK hematologic oncologist Lia Palomba talking to patient.
FDA Approves CAR T Cell Treatment for Resistant Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Learn how MSK researchers led the way in the approval of a new mantle cell lymphoma CAR T cell treatment.