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2017 Sep 07

Meyer Cancer Center Investigators Awarded $11.3 Million Prestigious Grant for Prostate Cancer Research

The Weill Cornell Medicine Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Prostate Cancer, led by Mark Rubin, M.D., has been funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read more

2017 Aug 31

The most important lesson I learned from a patient: Optimism Leads to Achievement

Brendon Stiles, M.D., reflects on his experience with an inspiring young patient. Read more

2017 Aug 30

Impact of the FDA Approval of CTL019 in ALL

Gail J. Roboz, M.D., discusses the impact of the FDA approval of tisagenlecleucel (CTL019; Kymriah) in select pediatric and young adult patients with a form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Read more

2017 Aug 30

Drug may curb female infertility from cancer treatments

An existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from life-altering infertility that commonly follows cancer treatments, according to a study by Ithaca member John Schimenti, Ph.D. Read more

2017 Aug 29

The next steps for biopsies in prostate cancer

Jim Hu, M.D., MPH, discusses the next steps of biopsies for patients with prostate cancer. Read more

2017 Aug 28

Retinoids’ Extraordinary Potential

Feature about Lorraine Gudas, Ph.D., who is studying the role of Vitamin A and retinoic acid in cancer and other diseases. Read more

2017 Aug 25

Symposium addresses role of truth in universities, society

Holly Prigerson, Ph.D., spoke about the role of truth in their fields and in society during an academic symposium to celebrate the inauguration of Cornell's 14th president, Martha E. Pollack. Read more

2017 Aug 25

Immunotherapy gains traction as potential malignant pleural mesothelioma treatment

Ashish Saxena, M.D., Ph.D., comments on the results of a study on the use of immunotherapy to treat patients with the lung cancer mesothelioma. Read more

2017 Aug 25

Evolving paradigms in AML treatment

Gail Roboz, M.D., discusses evolving paradigms in treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Read more

2017 Aug 24

Precision medicine in hematologic malignancies

John P. Leonard, M.D., discusses the advance of precision medicine across hematologic malignancies. Read more

David Nanus, M.D., discusses cancer drug prices

2017 Aug 24

Early stage kidney cancer treatment

David M. Nanus, M.D., discusses treatment for patients with early-stage kidney cancer. Read more

2017 Aug 23

A million dollars in Movember money funds advanced prostate cancer research

Meyer prostate cancer experts led by Scott Tagawa, M.D., will use Movember funds to investigate a new treatment for an advanced form of the disease. Read more

Howard Fine, M.D., is creating 'mini brains' in his lab at Meyer Cancer Center

2017 Aug 23

Research trial in NYC may change course of brain tumor treatment

Howard Fine, M.D., is determined to change the course of glioblastoma treatment, by testing drugs on 'mini brains' created in the lab. Read more

2017 Aug 18

Potential of immunotherapy in MCL landscape

Peter Martin, M.D., discusses the potential of modern immunotherapies in the landscape of mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Read more

Manish Shah, M.D., gastrointestinal oncology expert at the Meyer Cancer Center of Weill Cornell Medicine

2017 Aug 18

Exploring the decreasing incidence of colon cancer in those over the age of 50

Manish A. Shah, M.D., discusses the decreasing incidence of colon cancer diagnosis in those over the age of 50. Read more

2017 Aug 15

Considering factors for upfront therapy in CLL

Richard R. Furman, M.D., discusses factors to consider when choosing upfront therapy for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Read more

2017 Aug 10

Inside NYP: Chief Resident Dr. Babacar Cisse

Profile of Babacar Cisse, M.D., Ph.D., a new assistant professor of neurosurgery who came to America with $26 in his pocket and achieved his dream of becoming a doctor. Read more

2017 Aug 09

Lung cancer: How to protect yourself from blood clots

Maria De Sancho, M.D., discusses the increased risk of deep vein thrombosis among cancer patients. Read more

2017 Aug 08

ASCT-related toxicities for patients with MCL

Peter Martin, M.D., discusses the toxicities related to stem cell transplantation for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). Read more

2017 Aug 08

Spotlight on Staff: Meet Dr. Ana Patricia Da Silva Gomes

Profile of postdoctoral researcher Ana Patricia Da Silva Gomes, Ph.D. Read more

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Meyer Cancer Center Investigators Awarded $11.3 Million Prestigious Grant for Prostate Cancer Research

The most important lesson I learned from a patient: Optimism Leads to Achievement

Impact of the FDA Approval of CTL019 in ALL

Drug may curb female infertility from cancer treatments

The next steps for biopsies in prostate cancer

Retinoids’ Extraordinary Potential

Symposium addresses role of truth in universities, society

Immunotherapy gains traction as potential malignant pleural mesothelioma treatment

Evolving paradigms in AML treatment

Precision medicine in hematologic malignancies

Early stage kidney cancer treatment

A million dollars in Movember money funds advanced prostate cancer research

Research trial in NYC may change course of brain tumor treatment

Potential of immunotherapy in MCL landscape

Exploring the decreasing incidence of colon cancer in those over the age of 50

Considering factors for upfront therapy in CLL

Inside NYP: Chief Resident Dr. Babacar Cisse

Lung cancer: How to protect yourself from blood clots

ASCT-related toxicities for patients with MCL

Spotlight on Staff: Meet Dr. Ana Patricia Da Silva Gomes

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