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MSK breast cancer patient Marcia McFayden seen smiling outdoors.
Living Better During Cancer and Beyond: The MSK Healthy Living Program

Learn about the MSK Healthy Living program that provides breast cancer patients with a custom plan tailored to their needs to help with nutrition and exercise, integrative medicine; support for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being and much more.
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Does Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Getting Cancer?

Two MSK medical oncologists discuss the link between the "sunshine vitamin" and cancer.
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David and Robert Della Rocca
BRCA Gene Testing for Men: MSK Launches Cancer Screening Clinic

For men with inherited mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, a new program at MSK provides a “one-stop shop” for highly personalized cancer screening and surveillance.
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(Left to right) Sascha Roth, Luis Diaz, Imtiaz Hussain, Andrea Cercek, Avery Holmes, and Nisha Varughese.
Top Cancer Treatment Advances at MSK in 2022

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) pioneered advances in many types of cancer treatment for patients in 2022. Here are some of the most important developments.
Increased Breast Cancer Risk Seen in Postmenopausal Women with High Body-Fat Levels Despite Normal BMI

MSK's Neil Iyengar will present at the American Association for Cancer Research special conference about the risk of invasive breast cancer. A new study found that the risk of invasive breast cancer is increased in postmenopausal women with a normal body mass index (BMI) but higher levels of body fat. These findings suggest that having a normal BMI can provide false reassurance regarding the risk of breast cancer associated with body fat, and they also highlight the potential role of physical activity and exercise even in those who are at a normal weight. For expert interviews, please contact Nicole H. McNamara at [email protected].
Beatriz Galvan treasures spending time with her granddaughter, Mia Camila, after being successfully treated for breast cancer at MSK.
How MSK Is Improving Cancer Treatment for Hispanic Patients

Learn how MSK helps people facing cancer in every way they need, and understands the importance of speaking to patients in the language that provides them peace of mind.
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Laura Ostrowsky sitting at desk
From Employee to Patient: I Worked at MSK and Then Was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Find out what it’s like to undergo cancer treatment when you work at a cancer hospital like Memorial Sloan Kettering.
In the Clinic
Doctor and patient
Study Asks: Are Women Missing Out on BRCA Testing?

Results from a study of women with breast and ovarian cancer show surprisingly low rates of genetic testing.
MSK breast cancer patient Majiel Baker is seen at the beach with her husband and children.
Cancer Care Worth Traveling For: Why People Come to MSK From Across the Country

Learn why over 2000 people travel from all over the country for cancer care at Memorial Sloan Kettering each year, including resources for the specific needs of traveling patients and their loved ones.
Roundup
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MSK’s Research Roundup at AACR 2022: Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer, Using Statins With a Breast Cancer Drug, and Diagnosing Blood Cancer

MSK studies presented at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research meeting include updates on a targeted therapy for lung cancer, lab research on combining statins with a breast cancer drug, and a new tool for diagnosing blood cancer.