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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Coverage of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the Nexus archive.
Donald J. Trumpperson1Casey Meansperson1Nicole B. Saphierperson1Bill Cassidyperson1Robert F. Kennedy Jr.person1Make America Health Againorganization1Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committeeorganization1vaccine viewstopic1medical residencytopic1active medical licensetopic1Dr. Mike Cusnirperson1Synsepalum dulcificumtopic1Miracle fruittopic1Chemo mouthtopic1
- Trump nominates Fox News doctor to be the next surgeon general
President Trump withdrew his nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general due to stalled Senate confirmation and replaced her with Nicole B. Saphier, a Fox News contributor and breast radiologist who has questioned vaccines. The nomination of Means, who lacks an active medical license, faced Republican concerns over her vaccine views and qualifications.
- 'Miracle fruit' may help cancer patients overcome chemo side effect that can lead to dangerous weight loss
The miracle fruit, Synsepalum dulcificum, is being studied for its ability to improve taste perception in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, helping them manage 'chemo mouth' and retain weight. A clinical study showed some patients experienced better quality of life and weight gain, though results are preliminary.