- The Scientist reports on the impact of Hurricane Sandy on NYC research.
- A new technique of treating solid tumors with radiation (an alternative to brachytherapy) worked well in a mouse model.
- BioMed Central along with an Ottawa-based researcher has received a research grant for a project which aims to facilitate wider sharing of clinical research data.
- Researchers at Melbourne’s Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre have learned how cancer cells can trick the body’s immune system into ignoring them.
MSKCC in the News: November 10 – November 21
- Dr. Dan Douer of MSKCC presented data at the 2012 Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium from a pivotal Phase 2 RALLY trial of Marquibo. Marqibo is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome negative (Ph-) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in second or greater relapse or whose disease has progressed following two or more anti-leukemia therapies.
- The New Times reports that MSKCC has agreed to train Rwandan public and private medical personnel on cancer treatment and management.
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
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