The final #SurvivorSaturday of #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth is very special because it's one of our own! Lauren Peyton was treated at #MSKKids, our pediatric program, when she was fourteen and is now a Clinical Nurse IV at #MSKMonmouth. She was first diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and later had myelodysplastic syndrome and acute myeloid leukemia. Lauren needed a stem cell transplant and was matched with a donor from Germany. They were able to meet in person and are now close friends who text every day and even have matching tattoos to symbolize their connection!
Lauren was inspired by her own nurses to become a nurse. She said, "Every day I’m really grateful for everything MSK has done for me. Having that support behind you as a patient inspired me to provide that to people.” Lauren also added, "What COVID has taught us, and what being a survivor has taught me, is that you can plan as much as you want but you cannot control what happens. I have learned to live in the moment.”
We're so grateful to have you on our team, Lauren! #MSKHealthcareHeroes
Treatment for #prostatecancer can cause side effects, but one way to combat them is through exercise. It can boost strength and muscle mass, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life.
Lee Jones, an exercise scientist at MSK, shares more details, including the best type of exercise for those receiving a common prostate cancer therapy. https://bit.ly/307wpdL
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How Can Exercise Help People with Prostate Cancer?
We’re all in this together! At #MSKKids, our pediatric program, nothing can stop us from always being there for our patients and families – or from busting a move! Check out a small taste of what makes MSK Kids so special.
Researchers at MSK developed a test that can detect three different COVID-19 antibodies, which could help answer important questions about how the body responds to the virus. See how they did it and what it could mean for the future. https://bit.ly/3mLPlZx
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MSK Antibody Test Will Aid Understanding of Immune Response to COVID-19 Virus
When he was 13, Joey developed an adrenal cortical carcinoma, a cancer that's extremely rare in children. So rare that his care team brought in MSK's in-house team of disease detectives, the Pediatric Translational Medicine Program (PTMP), to learn more about it and see if other treatments might help.
Learn more about Joey’s experience and see how it's helping the PTMP make other important advances for MSK’s youngest patients. https://bit.ly/3cmtPWh
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It Starts with One Child
#CancerCare can’t wait. If you or someone you know has symptoms or has been diagnosed with cancer, please don’t wait. The #cancer experts at Memorial Sloan Kettering are here for you. Connect with an MSK cancer expert. #MSKAlways
Thanks to Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, and Lewis Miller Design, our Ralph Lauren Center in Harlem now has a beautiful flower display for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. This #FlowerFlash is part of Ralph Lauren's #PinkPony campaign, which works to ensure quality treatment and reduce the disparities in cancer care. What a perfect way to brighten up this rainy day! 🌷🌹
Most people have heard of the BRCA gene and know that people with BRCA mutations are at high risk for developing breast, ovarian, prostate and pancreatic cancers.
But do you know the three groups of people that should get tested for the mutation? See what doctors recommend. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth https://bit.ly/3iRcZk5
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Who Should Be Tested for a BRCA Mutation? The Science Is Evolving
Can intermittent fasting play a role against breast cancer? More from our Dr. Neil Iyengar.
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Intermittent Fasting and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Deputy Chief Nurse Kevin Browne found himself in a somewhat unfamiliar place: in the back of an ambulance headed to MSK—this time as a patient.
Read below, as Kevin describes the experience of becoming a patient in his own hospital, being cared for by the team he had mentored, and sharing his story with Hoda Kotb and The Today Show https://bit.ly/2I6Sbs0
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MSK Healthcare Heroes Featured on NBC's Today
Treating liver cancer is a challenge because surgery isn't usually an option. However, a precise, minimally invasive approach called interventional radiology can treat smaller tumors by pinpointing their exact location. Patients tend to have fewer complications and recover faster. Learn more about it below. #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth https://bit.ly/31QOuOk
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No Scalpel Required: Targeting Liver Tumors with Interventional Radiology
This year, respiratory therapists have been thrust into the spotlight as they've stepped up to save lives throughout the pandemic. During Respiratory Care Week, we're proud to recognize the respiratory therapists of MSK, who do everything from diagnosing lung and breathing disorders to analyzing specimens to managing ventilators and artificial airway devices. Let's give it up for these #MSKHealthcareHeroes!
"I'm a miracle. In all reality, I shouldn't be here."
Marisa knew the prognosis for her #breastcancer wasn't good. But after being in a clinical trial at MSK Commack for several years, she has no sign of cancer. Read more in Newsday about why clinical trials are so important. https://nwsdy.li/3muL1wz
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'I shouldn't be here': She skipped cancer surgery to try a clinical trial instead
Today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released draft recommendations stating adults should get screened for #colorectalcancer beginning at 45, not 50. Lately, more and more people under 50 are being diagnosed with colon and rectal cancers, which is why MSK opened the first of its kind Center for Young Onset Colorectal Cancer.
Dr. Robin Mendelsohn, co-director of the center, shares why these new guidelines are important. https://bit.ly/35IYBFS
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MSK Expert Weighs in On New Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommendations
This week is Respiratory Care Week—a moment to recognize the contributions of our respiratory care professionals. This team has been absolutely instrumental throughout the pandemic, providing ventilator support in our expanded ICU as well as other respiratory support throughout the hospital.
Please help us celebrate them by leaving a comment below! #MSKHealthcareHeroes
😷 #MaskUp
🧍♂------🧍♀ Practice social distancing
🧼 Wash your hands
Let's save lives together. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fM0x4Z
"Our goal is always to find the best treatment for every patient."
For nearly two decades, MSK has led the way in matching people who have lung cancer with the best targeted therapies for their disease.
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A Perfect Match: Molecular Tests Developed at MSK Guide Personalized Treatment for Lung Cancer
Chris is a teacher and coaches football and baseball at Chaminade High School on Long Island. He’s also a #stomachcancer survivor.
Read his story this #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth. https://bit.ly/3le6yc2
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Keeping the Faith after Metastatic Stomach Cancer: Christopher’s Story
This year more than ever, we are so grateful for our #MSKHealthcareHeroes and the entire MSK community.
From all of us at MSK, have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving holiday.
It's #WellnessWednesday, and did you know MSK is here to help you work on your wellness from home?
Integrative Medicine at Home is a new kind of digital membership — one built for people impacted by cancer. Visit our site for more information and sign up today. https://bit.ly/3o0m8cP
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Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program
"I want to show young Black girls that it’s possible to aspire to a profession even when most people in that profession don’t look like you."
Dr. Tracy-Ann Moo, a breast surgical oncologist at MSK, shares her experiences as a woman of color in medicine. https://bit.ly/3jJ1oWb
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‘It’s Never Too Late for a Good Start’: Examining Race in the Medical Community
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Kenny, a nurse practitioner at MSK, had to watch her father fight for his life against COVID-19. Luckily, he survived and was able to see her get married. But she says, "I don’t want any other family to have to experience what we did. I encourage every Black person to get the vaccine as soon as they can.” https://bit.ly/2MGtN3j
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Building Trust: COVID-19 Vaccine Protection for the Black Community
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. But many of those are preventable with lifestyle changes and earlier detection.
This National Cancer Prevention Month, learn more about who should get screened for lung cancer and how it works. https://bit.ly/3aLwJUh
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Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer?
Do you have hesitations about taking the COVID-19 vaccine? The more people who get vaccinated, the sooner we will reach "herd immunity" and can get back to doing the things we love with the people we love.
Here are four more reasons why you should not wait to get it if you are eligible. https://bit.ly/3d4Qqcz
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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
