More about

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

News
November 17, 2023
1 min watch
Save

VIDEO: Further study needed on bromodomain inhibitor in advanced sarcoma

VIDEO: Further study needed on bromodomain inhibitor in advanced sarcoma

Sandra D’Angelo, MD, talked about preliminary results from a phase 1 study of FHD-609, a bromodomain-containing protein 9 degrader, in patients with advanced synovial sarcoma or SMARCB1-loss tumors in a video interview with Healio.

News
November 15, 2023
2 min read
Save

Acupuncture, massage reduce long-term pain among patients with advanced cancer

Acupuncture, massage reduce long-term pain among patients with advanced cancer

Acupuncture and massage improved symptoms of long-term musculoskeletal pain in patients with advanced cancer, according to results of a randomized clinical trial.

News
November 08, 2023
3 min read
Save

New approaches show promise for treatment of gastroesophageal cancers

 New approaches show promise for treatment of gastroesophageal cancers

Two different treatment regimens showed efficacy among patients with gastroesophageal cancers, according to study results presented during an ASCO Plenary Series session.

News
November 04, 2023
5 min read
Save

BLOG: Preparing HSCT, CAR-T recipients for the respiratory viral season

BLOG: Preparing HSCT, CAR-T recipients for the respiratory viral season

This blog post provides answers to important questions about the upcoming respiratory viral seasons.

News
November 02, 2023
3 min read
Save

Industry payments to physicians spur use of low-value drugs for patients with cancer

Industry payments to physicians spur use of low-value drugs for patients with cancer

Researchers identified an association between industry payments to physicians and nonrecommended and low-value drugs in certain clinical scenarios, according to study results published in The BMJ.

News
October 31, 2023
2 min read
Save

Text-based prescreening can reduce clinic time for immunotherapy recipients

Text-based prescreening can reduce clinic time for immunotherapy recipients

Text-based e-triage can select individuals for a fast-track process that allows them to proceed directly to infusion, saving as much as 66 minutes total care time, according to a study presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium.

News
October 30, 2023
3 min read
Save

Virtual mind-body program cuts need for emergency care among patients with cancer

Virtual mind-body program cuts need for emergency care among patients with cancer

A virtual mind-body fitness program reduced unplanned hospitalizations, number of hospitalization days and urgent care visits among patients undergoing active cancer treatment, study results showed.

News
October 25, 2023
2 min read
Save

Datopotamab deruxtecan extends PFS vs. chemotherapy in advanced breast cancer

Datopotamab deruxtecan extends PFS vs. chemotherapy in advanced breast cancer

MADRID — Datopotamab deruxtecan extended PFS compared with chemotherapy for patients with previously treated inoperable or metastatic hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, according to study results presented at ESMO Congress.

News
October 17, 2023
6 min read
Save

'Intentional' steps can minimize cancer miscommunication during patient encounters

'Intentional' steps can minimize cancer miscommunication during patient encounters

Clear communication is an essential component of patient-centered care delivery in the cancer setting.

News
October 14, 2023
2 min read
Save

Oncology, hematology physicians, researchers elected to National Academy of Medicine

Oncology, hematology physicians, researchers elected to National Academy of Medicine

The National Academy of Medicine announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members.

View more