Add a Comment By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Learn about five hot science areas that are changing the way we understand and treat cancer. read more
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Add a Comment By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, March 12, 2015 Physician-scientist Charles Sawyers played a pivotal role in the development of Gleevec, one of the first successful targeted drugs for cancer. read more
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2 comments By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Wednesday, January 28, 2015 An annual report from an influential cancer group highlights three MSK studies that have advanced cancer research. read more
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1 comment By Jennifer Castoro, BA, Managing/Copy Editor | Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Experts warn that the nation’s weight problem could significantly raise cancer risk — and awareness of the link between the two is lacking. read more
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