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Adriana Rossi, M.D. video about multiple myeloma

2016 Jul 16

Novel testing approaches better equip physicians to identify myeloma risks

Adriana Rossi, M.D., discusses how physicians are becoming better equipped to detect monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance, which may help identify patients at risk for myeloma. Read more

Photo of Christopher Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D.

2016 Jul 15

Meyer members among Damon Runyon awardees

Chris Barbieri, M.D., Ph.D., and Heather Yeo, M.D., were among seven physician-scientists nationwide to be recognized with prestigious Damon Runyon awards. Read more

2016 Jul 15

Improving outcomes in resectable gastric cancer

Manish Shah, M.D., puts gastric cancer care in context, and underscores the importance of clinical trial participation. Read more

Breast cancer patient Marquina Iliev-Piselli approached her chemo treatments in a unique way.

2016 Jul 15

Mom with breast cancer dreams up 'Glam Chemo' photo project

Breast cancer patient Marquina Iliev-Piselli approached her chemo treatments in a unique, creative way Read more

2016 Jul 14

Wealthy white men more likely to get robotic surgery

Jim Hu, M.D., weighs in on an analysis of robotic surgery use in New York. Read more

Virtual reality being used to treat cancer

2016 Jul 13

Doctors using virtual reality to treat cancer patients

TV news segment features virtual reality technology from the lab of Olivier Elemento, Ph.D. Read more

2016 Jul 12

Unrealistic expectations may hinder blood cancer patients' care

Kelly Trevino, Ph.D., comments on a study about end-of-life care for blood cancer patients. Read more

The human colon model devised by researchers at Cornell and Weill Cornell Medicine recapitulated the main features of colorectal cancer progression, from in situ to invasion, in a matter of weeks.

2016 Jul 11

Engineered human colon model could aid in cancer research

Postdoctoral fellow Joyce Chen has helped develop a new human colon model. Read more

2016 Jul 11

Englander Institute creates big data solution

A cross-institutional team of clinical IT staff and computational biologists from several departments at Weill Cornell Medicine has successfully linked IPM reports into the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) management system in use by Weill Cornell Physicians in a highly detailed, computer-readable format. Read more

2016 Jul 10

Is MRD negativity necessary for CLL patients?

Richard Furman, M.D., argues that a partial, ongoing response on novel agent therapy may be preferable for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients. Read more

Photo of Drs. Rubin, Sboner, Beltran and Elemento

2016 Jul 08

Weill Cornell will help lead national precision medicine effort

A $4 million grant gives Columbia, Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem a key role in new NIH precision medicine cohort program Read more

2016 Jul 07

Understanding CA-125

Kevin Holcomb, M.D., explains what the CA-125 blood test means for diagnosis and clinical management of ovarian cancer. Read more

2016 Jul 06

Leading researchers recommend major change in prostate cancer treatment

Meyer Cancer Center researchers are part of an international team encouraging advanced prostate cancer patients to get genetic testing for DNA-repair gene mutations. Read more

2016 Jul 01

What doctors know about how bad it is, and won’t say

Many terminal cancer patients don't realize they are dying, according to a study by Holly Prigerson, Ph.D. Read more

Patient Jessica Morris at the NYC regional Cancer Moonshot Summit at Weill Cornell NewYork-Presbyterian

2016 Jul 01

Not just a shot in the dark

Researchers and clinicians gather to reflect on Cancer Moonshot mission Read more

2016 Jun 30

Weill Cornell joins national Oncology Care Model project

Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Medical Center are among nearly 200 physician group practices and 17 health insurance companies participating in the Medicare arm of the Oncology Care Model, which includes more than 3,200 oncologists. Read more

2016 Jun 29

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Novel testing approaches better equip physicians to identify myeloma risks

Meyer members among Damon Runyon awardees

Improving outcomes in resectable gastric cancer

Mom with breast cancer dreams up 'Glam Chemo' photo project

Wealthy white men more likely to get robotic surgery

Doctors using virtual reality to treat cancer patients

Unrealistic expectations may hinder blood cancer patients' care

Engineered human colon model could aid in cancer research

Englander Institute creates big data solution

Is MRD negativity necessary for CLL patients?

Weill Cornell will help lead national precision medicine effort

Understanding CA-125

Leading researchers recommend major change in prostate cancer treatment

What doctors know about how bad it is, and won’t say

Not just a shot in the dark

Weill Cornell joins national Oncology Care Model project

FDA grants Napabucasin orphan status for gastric cancer

Leonard named as 2016 Manhattan Light The Night Corporate Chair

Weill Cornell team publishes details of precision medicine knowledgebase of somatic tumor mutations

Device registry required to determine efficacy of newest prostate cancer treatment

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