Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone

04/07/2026

04/03/2026

Eastern spiritual practices such as mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and gentle movement have emphasized balance, presence, and self-awareness. Cancer survivors can explore these practices as supportive tools to help manage stress, reconnect with their bodies, and cultivate resilience during and after treatment. Join onco-psychiatrist Christian Bjerre Real, MD, to learn how to utilize these practices for emotional well-being, explore the neuroscience behind spirituality, and understand the neuronal networks involved in the concept of the self.

All are welcome. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Z93Hr9

03/29/2026

Dr. Nikhil Kumta at NYU Langone uses advanced endoscopy to treat early colorectal cancer, allowing a Queens resident to avoid major surgery.

03/26/2026

Dr. Aasma Shaukat joined NY1 to discuss what's driving the increase.

03/25/2026

Nutrition can sometimes be confusing. Our team of oncology dietitians help you filter through the information (and misinformation!) about diet and nutrition related to cancer.

Learn about our oncology nutrition services and how to schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/3MwsClU

03/25/2026

03/24/2026

Treatment for colorectal cancer has advanced significantly in recent years. Many patients have more options — and better outcomes — than ever before. Join Perlmutter Cancer Center experts to learn about the latest advances in colorectal cancer treatment options, including how surgery is used to remove tumors, when radiation therapy may be recommended, and how systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy work. Additionally, the panel will address how treatment plans are personalized based on cancer stage and individual patient needs, as well as strategies for managing side effects and maintaining quality of life.

All are welcome. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4sumdXC

03/18/2026

Our team of oncology dietitians want to know you better, to help you feel better. Oncology dietitians play an important role in your care, performing patient-focused nutrition assessments to provide tailored diet recommendations to help support your health.

Learn about our oncology nutrition services and how to schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4rjbmQ4

03/16/2026

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common — and most preventable — cancers. Yet many people are unsure about their personal risk, when to start screening, or what steps they can take to reduce their chances of developing the disease. Join Perlmutter Cancer Center experts for an in-depth discussion on who is at risk for colon cancer, who should be screened, what screening options are available and what research says about potential causes of early-onset colorectal cancer. Whether you are approaching screening age, have a family history of colorectal cancer, or simply want to learn more, this webinar will provide clear guidance you can trust.

All are welcome. Register: https://bit.ly/4bg9wsv

03/11/2026

Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! Thank you to all of our Perlmutter Cancer Center Registered Dietitians for their hard word today, and everyday!

03/11/2026

Don’t miss Blood Cancer United's Tri-State Blood Cancer Conference this Saturday, March 14, in NYC! This patient- and caregiver-focused program features a panel of local experts—including our Center for Blood Cancers leaders, Dr. John Leonard and Dr. Peter Martin—sharing the latest advances in treatment, side-effect management, and survivorship care for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

Registration is required. RSVP: www.bloodcancerunited.org/TriStateBCC26

03/10/2026

NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center helped save a mother’s life through a first-of-its-kind bone marrow transplant using healthy cells donated by her daughter.