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The Cancer Research and Treatment Fund (CR&T) is a driving force in cancer research and treatment. Founded in 1968, we are a not-for-profit fund that is committed to the belief that advances in blood cancer research lead to important breakthroughs, and a better understanding of the biology and treatment of all forms of cancer. In 2000, CR&T and the generosity of donors were instrumental in the establishment of the Center for the Study of Leukemia and Myeloproliferative Neoplasms at Weill Cornell Medical College, a leading institution for cancer research. More recently, we have been involved with the breakthrough discoveries of Gleevec and now the JAK2 enzyme cancer marker . Silver Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Center at Weil Cornell Medical College, the successor to the Center for the Study of Leukemia and Myelproliferative Neoplasms at Weill Cornel Medical College. The center was dedicated in a special ceremony on February 18, 2014, and will serve as a translational research and treatment center, engaging in cutting edge discoveries surrounding MPNs. CR&T played a pivotal role in establishing the Silver MPN Center. In addition to contributing a $3.7 million gift, the Center is named after CR&T’s founder, Dr. Richard T. Dr. Andrew Schaefer, former Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, has been appointed as the Center’s Director. We have achieved these successes by aggressively pursuing biological, pharmacological and molecular solutions to understand cancer, and to design drugs and diagnostic tools based on new knowledge—providing critical resources for a multidisciplinary approach that offers the greatest promise against all forms of cancer. For more than three decades, CR&T has been a major source of financial support for researchers on the frontlines of clinical cancer research at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, located at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. We have also awarded grants for research at Johns Hopkins University Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

Each year, we honor incredible cancer survivors at our Annual Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame Dinner. We're so excited to ...
09/17/2026

Each year, we honor incredible cancer survivors at our Annual Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame Dinner. We're so excited to announce this year's Cancer Survivor Honoree, Mindie Kaplan!

As a recent Breast Cancer Survivor & Tech Founder, Mindie Kaplan is on a ONE WOMAN CRUSADE to get a million mammograms scheduled by 2028 through a movement she created, Million Mammograms by boldly bearing herself in a uniquely feminine way on national billboards in 40 markets including Times Square, London & Dubai. This global PSA campaign is changing narratives for women around shame, celebrating their femininity & early detection! This year, she will be collaborating with brands and creators as well to amplify the message.

This call to action initiative also challenges women to post their mammogram dates and to invite friends and family to join. Visit millionmammogramchallenge.com to join the movement.

As an extension of her Million Mammogram Challenge, Mindie is also launching a post mastectomy bra line, speaking around the world and hosting a Survivor Celebration during Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.

When she receives the Survivors Award at the Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame Dinner later this year, we will honor her for turning a deeply personal journey into a creative, nationwide effort that is helping countless women get ahead of cancer and reclaim their stories.

Visit crt.org for more information on our 2026 Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame Dinner and the vital cancer research it supports.

It's MPN Awareness Day, and people living with MPNs want you to know: You don't have to have all the answers. Noticing t...
09/10/2026

It's MPN Awareness Day, and people living with MPNs want you to know: You don't have to have all the answers. Noticing the quiet days, the low energy, the moments when someone isn't quite themselves, and simply acknowledging it, means more than you might think. Awareness is may not be everything, but it's a meaningful start for people living with MPNs.

08/10/2026

Join us on Thursday, November 19, 2026, for CR&T’s 2026 Cancer Survivors Hall of Fame Dinner at Essex House New York!
Each year, this dinner honors outstanding cancer survivors, medical professionals, and humanitarians for their efforts to raise awareness and accelerate life-saving research. All proceeds benefit Cancer Research & Treatment Fund (CR&T), enabling us to advance treatments and initiate cures for cancer.

More info on this year’s event, including ticket and table options available at the link in our bio.

07/01/2026

Engage with internationally renowned MPN researchers. Learn the tools you need to be proactive in your care. Connect with the MPN patient and caregiver community. Register for the 15th Annual Richard T Silver International Patient Symposium on MPNs at the link in our bio!

Topics, speakers, and the full agenda are all available on our website. Registration for this full-day event is just $10 for patients and caregivers, thanks to our generous sponsors.

WHEN: Wednesday October 28, 2026, 8:00AM-6:00PM

WHERE: Weill Cornell Medicine | Belfer Research Building, 413 E. 69th St. New York, NY 10021

*Financial hardship should never prevent patient education. If the registration fee is prohibitive, please reach out to Mike at [email protected] to request easily available financial assistance!

Whether you're managing primary myelofibrosis (MF) or experiencing it alongside another MPN, CR&T's 15th Annual Patient ...
06/29/2026

Whether you're managing primary myelofibrosis (MF) or experiencing it alongside another MPN, CR&T's 15th Annual Patient Symposium on MPNs can help you navigate your care! Check out the speaker lineup and register at crt.org.

New to PV? Learn a few basics here. Dig into research, details, and treatment advances at our 15th Annual Patient Sympos...
06/15/2026

New to PV? Learn a few basics here. Dig into research, details, and treatment advances at our 15th Annual Patient Symposium on MPNs!

05/31/2026

This National Cancer Research Month, we're taking a moment to honor our late founder, Richard T. Silver, M.D. Dr. Silver dedicated his career to cancer research and treatment, pioneering treatment options like interferon use in MPN cancer and refining diagnostic techniques like bone marrow biopsy. He was an esteemed researcher, educator and colleague, a beloved physician, and a true force within the blood cancer and oncology community.

Dr. Silver remained dedicated to cancer research until he passed away, just last month. In his career, he authored hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and contributed to 20 book chapters and countless abstracts. He organized conferences, educated patients, and pushed for international collaboration in oncology. His work saved and continues to save countless lives.

We are honored to continue the fight against cancer in his name. And so we wish you a happy National Cancer Research Month, Dr. Silver. Know that we will keep pushing forward until we find a cure.

Join us at the 15th Annual Richard T Silver International Patient Symposium for individuals with MPNs, their families, f...
05/27/2026

Join us at the 15th Annual Richard T Silver International Patient Symposium for individuals with MPNs, their families, friends, and caregivers! We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2026 symposium is just $10 for patients and caregivers, thanks to our generous sponsors.

This full-day event will dive into the latest research developments, connect them to treatment practices, and offer patients and their support systems unique opportunities to engage with guest speakers from the most prestigious cancer centers around the world. We’re gathering researchers from Copenhagen to Boston to New York to Texas to North Carolina, representing institutions including M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Mass General Cancer Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, The Tisch Cancer Institute, Weill Cornell, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and New York-Presbyterian.

This year’s agenda includes sessions on longevity with MPN cancer, risk management for young adults with genetic predispositions, cardio and lifestyle, breakout sessions on individual MPNs, a live Q&A, and more! The symposium also offers connection as you spend the day amongst people who know what you and your loved ones are going through.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Belfer Research Building, Weill Cornell Medicine
413 E 69th St, New York, NY 10021

Register here at the link below!

*Financial hardship should never prevent patient education. If the registration fee is prohibitive, please reach out to Mike at [email protected] to request easily available financial assistance!

05/19/2026

It’s mental health awareness month.

An estimated 20-33% of patients diagnosed with cancer will experience depression, anxiety, or another serious mental health disruption. It makes sense--cancer threatens and disrupts your life. When it comes to MPN cancer, that disruption is long-term, as MPNs require lifelong management.

It’s OK for you and your loved ones to feel sad, upset, overwhelmed, fearful, anxious, or even angry as you navigate your “new normal.” These feelings are not evidence of a mental health condition. However, ignoring them can lead to an episode of depression.

The good news is that there are many things you can do to avoid that outcome. Most of them are simple, and it's easy to get started.

(1) Acknowledge how you're feeling. Studies show that cancer patients who express their emotions and seek support from people they trust are less likely to experience depression.

(2) Don't self-isolate. Close connections and frequent contact with friends and family can keep depression at bay. Talk to your friend, sibling, partner, doctor, minister, rabbi—anyone who makes you comfortable.

(3) Move as much as possible. Exercise releases endorphins, or natural mood elevators, in the brain. Choosing exercise can also help you feel more in control of your life and body.

Always speak to your doctor and respect your limitations before exercising.

(4) Take an active role in improving your mental health. Remember that you are responsible for how you act on your feelings, and that’s a good thing! Try to embrace a problem-solving approach. Whether that involves exercise, structured social time, meditation, journaling or something else, your participation is the most important part.

(5) Seek out professional help when you need it. Even the most diligent self-care is not infallible. Sometimes, depression happens when you do not expect it. If you find yourself in that situation, you’re not alone, and help is available.

We’ve linked some free mental health resources for cancer patients below.

Take care.

It's National Women's Health Week! Let's talk about an MPN that impacts twice as many women as men: Essential thrombocyt...
05/12/2026

It's National Women's Health Week! Let's talk about an MPN that impacts twice as many women as men: Essential thrombocythemia (ET). ET happens when your bone marrow produces too many platelets, raising the risk of clotting and, in some cases, bleeding. While most patients are diagnosed between 60 and 80 years old, 20% of patients involve people under the age of 40. Learn more ET basics below, and join us at our 15th Annual Richard T. Silver, MD International Patient Symposium on Wednesday October 28, 2026, for the latest MPN research and advances, straight from world-renowned clinicians.

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