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03/27/2026

03/27/2026

At just 34, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Today, she’s a 3-time survivor and is using her voice to help others.

In this powerful Today Show segment, MSK's gastrointestinal medical oncologist Dr. Andrea Cercek joins MSK patient Jennifer Lava to share why colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults and why listening to your body and speaking up could save your life. Watch the full story: https://on.today.com/4uWyaaG

Three-time colon cancer survivor, Jennifer Lava joins TODAY to share her remarkable of first being diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at age 34 — and then two more times after that. Lava admits that when she first received her diagnosis, she knew “very little to nothing” about colorectal canc...

03/27/2026

Our Child Life Specialists (CLS) are the experts in clinical calm and the masters of distraction. At MSK, they make sure the road to recovery includes plenty of room for joy. ✨

🕗 Here, join Beth, an MSK CLS, for a her day in the life.

03/27/2026

So you saw blood in your 💩...Now what?

MSK gastrointestinal medical oncologist Dr. Michael Foote explains what it could mean and when it might be a sign of something more serious, like colorectal cancer.

Watch to learn what signs to look out for and when to get checked. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/4caq8n2

03/26/2026

Hear from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Chief Scientific Officer and a proud Cycle for Survival participant, Ross Levine, MD, as he explains how this community powers lifesaving progress.

"One of the clearest examples of your impact is the Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program (HOPP), which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. HOPP is an incubator for novel cancer therapies. With one foot in the lab and one in the clinic, HOPP investigators bridge the critical gap between scientific breakthroughs and the people with rare cancers who urgently need new options.

"Thanks to funding from Cycle for Survival, HOPP can rapidly advance promising discoveries into early‑phase clinical trials and help develop a new standard of care for cancers that have long lacked effective treatments.

"This sustained investment reflects our shared commitment to fundamentally changing what’s possible for people facing rare cancers. But our work is far from finished.

"As I think ahead to the next 20 years, continued support from the Cycle for Survival community is what will keep bold ideas moving forward at HOPP and across MSK. Every dollar you raise ensures that progress never slows down.

"Thank you for being part of this movement — and for helping transform the future for patients everywhere. I know that together, we can beat rare cancers." —Ross Levine, MD

03/25/2026

Women's History Month Employee Spotlight | MSK senior gift officer Cate Barber got her start in healthcare as a little girl making rounds through her father’s medical office, asking his colleagues if they’d like to buy Girl Scout cookies. He was a doctor, and those memories — the warmth of the staff and the sense that lives were being saved daily — shaped her future path.

At Colgate University, Cate helped lead a campus initiative to bring free menstrual products to all bathrooms by founding a club, hosting speakers, and raising donations through her university’s development office. “Watching a $500 gift turn into stocked women’s bathrooms showed me exactly what donations could do,” she shares.

At MSK, Cate partners with donors to fund cancer research, clinical trials, and patient care at MSK. But for her, the impact goes beyond fundraising.

“I’m able to fundraise for all these different initiatives that are constantly evolving — breast cancer research, urology, and so many other areas,” she shares. “You can really see the results of your work translated into how patients are treated and the outcomes they achieve.”

Through her work with donors, colleagues, and early-career professionals, Cate is helping build a future where more people feel seen, supported, and empowered.

When asked what Women's History Month means to her, Cate shares: "There are so many women who fought for seats at tables that weren't built for them, and because of that, we get to sit here today."

03/23/2026

What’s really going on with the “new” food pyramid? 👀 🍎

In our latest , MSK registered dietitian-nutritionist Christina Stella helps break down how to interpret the latest U.S. federal dietary guidelines.

The bottom line? Prioritizing fiber-rich and plant-based foods is linked to better overall health and a lower risk of several cancers.

To learn more about MSK's dietary recommendations, visit: https://bit.ly/41klkFw

03/20/2026

How does an at-home colorectal cancer screening test compare to a colonoscopy?

MSK gastroenterologist Dr. Robin Mendelsohn shares the categories of colorectal cancer screening tests along with pros and cons for each: https://bit.ly/4uVOo3U

03/19/2026

I'll never forget when the doctors sat us down and said this was my only hope for survival.

03/19/2026

Colorectal cancer can be challenging to detect because there may only be slight symptoms or even none at all. It’s important to get to know the signs--when caught early, it may be easier to treat.

Early stages may also be asymptomatic, so it's important to schedule a screening when due, says gastroenterologist Dr. Robin Mendelsohn.

Swipe for 6 possible signs you should never ignore, especially people under 45. ➡️

Plus, learn more about colorectal cancer here: https://bit.ly/4bTaWdT

03/19/2026

More people are turning to AI chatbots to ask questions about their health, even about cancer.

These tools can help explain complex information and support you as you prepare for doctor visits. However, they aren’t always accurate, and some responses may be incomplete or misleading.

“Think of a chatbot as a research assistant rather than a decision-maker,” says Dr. James Janopaul-Naylor, a radiation oncologist at MSK.

MSK experts explain how to use AI chatbots to get reliable information and why it’s important to confirm what you learn with your care team: https://bit.ly/47aKCJE

03/16/2026

You may remember Maureen and MSK cellular therapist Dr. Heather Landau from our Saved by Science series—but their story didn’t end when the treatment did.

Recently, this powerhouse duo reunited at Cycle for Survival to celebrate a future reclaimed and to raise awareness of the importance of rare cancer research.

Missed their story? Read more here: https://bit.ly/41cLFVO