Memorial Sloan Kettering is
founded as the first U.S. institution
devoted solely to cancer care.
1884
1893
Dr. William Coley develops
what becomes the first
recognized example of
immunotherapy in
cancer treatment.
MSK investigators contribute
to findings that lead to the
development of chemotherapy
as a treatment for cancer.
1946
1977
Through the
visionary efforts of
Dr. Jimmie Holland,
MSK becomes the first
cancer center to establish
a full-time psychiatry
service devoted solely
to psychiatric and
psychological issues
unique to cancer patients
Selected milestones from over 130 years of canc