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In the Lab
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Putting the STING in Immunotherapy: Research Focuses on Ways to Improve Cancer Treatments

Researchers are looking for ways to make cancer cells more visible to the immune system.
Support
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Study Shows Patients Are Less Active after Cancer Diagnosis

Learn why some patients are less physically active during and after treatment — plus, some tips from Jun Mao, Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at MSK.
John Petrini
Ancient Immune Defense System Plays an Unexpected Role in Cancer, MSK Researchers Find

Along with defending against pathogens, the body’s innate immune system helps to protect the stability of our genomes in unexpected ways — ways that have important implications for the development of cancer, researchers at MSK are discovering.
Dr. Gaetano Rocco is seen holding a component of the E-nose lung cancer test.
A Potential New Test for Lung Cancer: The Noninvasive E-Nose

Learn about a noninvasive lung cancer test called "E-nose" that is being investigated at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Q&A
Snow boots
Winter Is Coming: How People with Cancer Can Prevent Slips and Falls

Learn why people with cancer are prone to falls and how to stay safe this winter.
Richard Nixon with Benno and Nancy Schmidt
Mission Possible? Revisiting the ‘War on Cancer’ 50 Years Later

In 1971, Richard Nixon launched a “war on cancer.” It’s still raging.
Finding
Why Do Certain Chemotherapies Increase the Likelihood of Blood Cancer?

New research focuses on clonal hematopoiesis, an age-related blood condition that increases the risk of blood cancer.
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Do Mushroom Supplements Boost Immunity Against Cancer?

Dr. Gary Deng of the Integrative Medicine Service helps separate the hype from the proven health benefits of mushroom supplements.
In the Clinic
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A Future Cancer Hospital in NYC to Meet Rising Need

Learn about MSK's visionary plans for meeting the upcoming surge in cancer cases with state-of-the-art clinical care.
Joan Massagué
Joan Massagué Wins Passano Prize

Joan Massagué is the recipient of the 2007 Passano Award for the originality and importance of his work elucidating the mechanism of action for transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-b) signaling.