Oncology

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How MSD scientists are driving next-generation cancer research

Our scientists are accelerating research by looking to improve anti-tumor immune response, targeting specific cancer cells and helping inhibit cancer growth

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‘Wonder Angie’ enlists her ‘super friends’ to fight oral cancer

After receiving an oral squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, a head and neck cancer survivor finds hope by embracing science, prioritizing mental health and leaning on her work family

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Finding joy after surviving cervical cancer twice

How one woman embraced life, marriage and motherhood despite her cervical cancer diagnosis and its return

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Biomarker testing may help inform treatment decisions in certain cancers

An oncologist explains why cancer biomarkers may provide more precise information about a person's cancer

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Stomach cancer: understanding the signs and symptoms

Learn more about stomach cancer risk factors and our commitment to patients

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Acting early in cancer detection

Diagnosing cancer early, before it has spread, may potentially lead to better outcomes

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Triple-negative breast cancer: risks, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis

Learn about this aggressive type of breast cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms

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Supermodel Veronica Webb raises awareness of lung cancer screening

Pushing past her fear, Webb learned how important it is to get screened for lung cancer

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Endometrial cancer: understanding the signs and symptoms

Learn more about how you can detect endometrial cancer

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Progress in ovarian cancer research starts with patients

Reflecting on the history of clinical research and our inspiration to continue innovating for ovarian cancer patients

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Researching new uses for a therapy that targets cancer cells

MSD scientists are evaluating potential antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targets across both blood cancers and solid tumors

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Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide

How we’re advancing health equity through partnerships to help patients navigate cancer care

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Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench

Members of MSD’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients

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Supporting colleagues working with cancer

There are so many unknowns after a cancer diagnosis -- whether or not you receive support at work shouldn’t be one of them

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Individualized neoantigen therapies: exploring one medicine for one patient

Scientists are researching new ways to help train the immune system to fight cancer

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Understanding melanoma: The signs and risk factors

Learn more about how to detect and help prevent melanoma

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How early detection of kidney cancer can help save lives

An oncologist and a patient advocate discuss the challenges of renal cell carcinoma and their hopes for the future of cancer care

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A scientist and a cancer survivor reflect on 34-year friendship and fighting cancer 

Dr. Eric H. Rubin shares how his relationship with a patient-turned-friend reinforced his mission to help even more people

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5 facts about lung cancer

What everyone needs to know about one of the most common types of cancer

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Experts discuss importance of cancer screenings and early detection

In this Teal Talks episode, TV host and cancer survivor Samantha Harris leads the conversation about the advances in cancer screenings and early prevention with three renowned specialists

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Here for Good: The human element inspiring our cancer research

Learn how one doctor turned his family connection to cancer into a career driven by scientific innovation

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Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities