Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
MSK Now
January 2025
Latest News
iyengarshen
Breast Cancer and Weight Gain 
MSK breast medical oncologists Neil Iyengar, MD, and Sherry Shen, MD, study the relationships among diet, exercise, and cancer and have insights to help people manage weight gain during breast cancer treatment. 
Learn More
picture4ml
Top Cancer Research Advances at MSK in 2024 
Major MSK lab discoveries this year include new insights into metastasis and the immune system's ability to attack cancer cells. 
Read More
About Herbs
chaga mushroom
Chaga mushroom 
This fungus has been used as a folk remedy to treat various diseases, including cancer. But the safety and effectiveness of chaga have yet to be determined in clinical trials.  
Learn More
exercise
Low-intensity exercise 
Activities done at a comfortable pace, such as walking or swimming, can help reduce fatigue and improve cardiorespiratory fitness and physical functioning in cancer survivors.  
Learn More
essiac
Essiac 
Essiac is an herbal formula consisting of burdock, sheep sorrel, slippery elm, and rhubarb. It is marketed as a cancer treatment in the form of powders, teas, and liquid extracts. But there is no evidence that Essiac can fight cancer. 
Get the Facts
Spotlight
maddy
MSK Clinical Trial Manager Madeleine Ruff’s Inspiring Story 
Madeleine “Maddy” Ruff, who was treated at MSK Kids when she was 16 years old, now works as an MSK clinical research associate and sets an inspiring example for patients. She sees the path to her career at MSK as a “full-circle beautiful story” that started almost two decades ago.  
Read More
Recipe of the Month
_frittata
Recipe: Potato Frittata 
A classic Potato Frittata made with simple ingredients is perfect for any time of day, it's delicious, and easy to make. 
Get the Recipe
Follow MSK on Social Media
Stay up to date with our latest research, news, and more.
Facebook LinkedIn Instagram X
Personalize Your Updates
Learn about other MSK newsletters and manage your subscription preferences.
Go to My Preferences
 
Make an Appointment
Expert cancer care is one call away. Call 877‑871‑7126 to request an appointment.
Find an MSK Location
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
©2025 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave., New York, NY 10065 US
 
To ensure you continue to receive emails from MSK Now, add us to your address book or safe list.
To unsubscribe, click here. This message was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com.
To manage your preferences, click here.
You are receiving this email because you subscribed to e-newsletters from MSK Now.