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Intraoperative Real-Time Planning of Radiation Seed Treatment Effective Against Early-Stage Prostate Cancer

Brachytherapy
A form of radiation therapy in which radioactive seeds are implanted into or near a tumor, known as brachytherapy, has been shown to be as effective as surgery in treating early-stage prostate cancer. Two Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center studies examining the use of brachytherapy for prostate cancer have found that determining optimal seed placement in the operating room using sophisticated on-site computer programs combined with real-time ultrasound imaging allows accurate doses of radiation to be delivered to prostate tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to surrounding tissues. Optimizing the technique in this way produced limited side effects and favorable survival rates.

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Updated Ovarian Cancer Overview

Ovarian cancer is the second most common type of gynecologic cancer. Of the different types of ovarian cancer, epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common, originating in the cells that cover the surface of the ovary, which are known as epithelial cells. In this newly revised section, you can find information about our expertise, services, and research in treating women with epithelial ovarian cancer.

An Interview with Chemist Derek S. Tan

As the head of a laboratory in the Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry Program at the Sloan-Kettering Institute, Derek Tan is a young leader in the field of chemical biology.

Research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering


Breast Cancer Risk Varies Substantially Among Women Who Are Carriers of BRCA1 and BRCA2 Gene Mutations

Breast cancer risk varies widely among women who are carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, according to a new study published in the January 9, 2008, issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Molecules Can Block Breast Cancer's Ability to Spread

Researchers have identified a specific group of microRNA molecules that are responsible for controlling genes that cause breast cancer metastasis. The study, led by scientists at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, appears in the January 10, 2008, issue of Nature.

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Lung Cancer CancerSmart Web Cast Now in iTunes

Our most recent CancerSmart Web cast, Lung Cancer: The Latest in Screening & Treatment, is now available as a podcast in the Apple iTunes store. Users with iTunes already installed on their machines can click the link below to subscribe to the podcast, which will include future CancerSmart programs.

Continuing Education


Continuing Nursing Education - Upcoming Programs

Nursing Education at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is committed to improving the quality of care for the cancer patient through education of the professional nursing community. Here you will find a complete listing of our upcoming continuing nursing education programs.

Public Events & Cancer Information


Living Beyond Cancer Calendar

Our Living Beyond Cancer section of the Web site includes a calendar with searchable listings of upcoming survivorship workshops, support groups, and events.

Recommended Cancer-Related Information Resources

To help cancer patients and their families find the best, most reliable cancer-related online resources, Memorial Sloan-Kettering has created its Cancer-Related Resources on Other Web Sites.
Last Updated: Jan. 14, 2008
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