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WCM Experts Featured on 'Breast Cancer: Second Chances & New Advances'

Watch Drs. Linda T. Vahdat and Vivek Mittal appear on WABC-TV's Breast Cancer special to discuss their clinical trial, which found that a copper depletion compound was able to stop the spread of metastatic tumors in high risk breast cancer patients.

WCM Neurosurgeon Explains Laser Epilepsy Surgery on NY1

People with epilepsy — particularly those whose seizures are not controlled well by medication — have a new, minimally invasive treatment option.

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Buzzfeed Taps WCM Urology Experts to Learn More About Prostate Cancer Screening Tool

Buzzfeed spoke with urologist Dr. Harry Fisch to learn more about PSA tests, which help doctors determine a patient's risk for prostate cancer.

#WeAreWCM: Dr. Olivier Elemento

Computational biologist Dr. Olivier Elemento harnesses the power of microscopes and computers to spot patterns and trends in cancer that could help doctors treat the disease — and perhaps even find a cure.

Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know

What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common (non-skin) form of cancer in the US, affecting 1 in 7 men during his lifetime.

Weill Cornell Medicine & 92Y Partner on a Digital Health Technology Talk

Weill Cornell Medicine launched its first Health Talk in conjunction with 92Y on Thursday, September 29th. The panel, made up of WCM physicians, discussed how digital health innovations can improve patient care with moderator Jonathan LaMantia of Crain’s New York Business.The event was the first of three informative health talks that Weill Cornell Medicine and 92Y have partnered to deliver to the NYC community this fall.Two more talks are scheduled later this month. For more information, please... Read More

Dr. Marc Goldstein Named '2016 Distinguished Surgeon'

Dr. Marc Goldstein, the director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery, has been awarded the 2016 Distinguished Surgeon Award from the Society of Reproductive Surgeons.

WCM Neurosurgeon Explains How a New Non-invasive Procedure Can Cure Essential Tremor

Dr. Michael Kaplitt sat down with Good Day New York to discuss the specifics of the procedure and its potential to treat other illnesses.

Clinical Trials: How Patients Can Help Cure Cancer

Dr. John P. Leonard sat down with Reuters Health Watch to explain what clinical trials are and how they can help patients.

WCM Experts Featured on 'Cancer Care: The Next Generation'

Weill Cornell Medicine’s efforts in advancing cancer care — including the use of approaches like precision medicine and immunotherapy —  were featured recently in a special presentation on ABC 7.In “Cancer Care: The Next Generation,” the local news channel sat down with experts at Weill Cornell Medicine, as well as a few of the patients they treated, to help viewers... Read More