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Never have there been as many opportunities to get involved with the Memorial Sloan-Kettering community in support of the Center's mission. Following are just a few examples:
Join Fred's Team and run, walk, ride, or do your own thing to raise funds for research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. And guaranteed entries to the ING New York City Marathon are still available. READ MORE.
Cycle for Survival, one of the world's fastest growing athletic fundraisers, brings together teams of indoor cyclists to ride in the race against cancer. READ MORE.
Community Events for Excellence encompasses a wide assortment of events and organizations that band together to raise funds for Memorial Sloan-Kettering. READ MORE.
Partners in Progress are friends of Memorial Sloan-Kettering who make gifts that renew each month, providing a crucial source of ongoing support to the most important Memorial Sloan-Kettering initiatives. READ MORE.
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Treating Rare Cancers
Memorial Sloan-Kettering's depth and breadth of experience managing all cancers means that patients get the best possible care no matter how uncommon their disease. The Center is among the most advanced in the world in the research and treatment of rare cancers, and research into rare forms of the disease often has wide-ranging implications for more common forms as well. READ MORE.
RESEARCH
A Landmark Breakthrough in Melanoma Research
The FDA has approved a new drug developed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering that gives new hope to thousands of patients with advanced metastatic melanoma. READ MORE.
Center for Stem Cell Biology Is Launched
The new Center brings together several Sloan-Kettering Institute laboratories to collaborate on projects that take advantage of the vast potential in the new techologies. READ MORE.
New Directions in Prostate Cancer Treatment
New research results will likely change the way physicians and patients interpret prostate cancer test results. READ MORE.
PATIENT STORIES
View Video: The Pediatric Prom
One of the most eagerly anticipated and moving Memorial Sloan-Kettering events of the year is the Pediatric Prom, sponsored by The Children's and Associates Committees of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering. Click here to view inspiring videos of the event.
STAFF PROFILES
Food for the Soul
Memorial Sloan-Kettering is known worldwide for providing compassionate care that covers the broad spectrum of patient needs beyond medical care. Just one compelling example is the ingenuity, creativity, and tender loving care poured into every pediatric meal by Executive Chef Pnina Peled, who works with nutritionists to make every meal nutritional and appealing to children in treatment. READ MORE.
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