It's #FeelGoodFriday, and we love seeing our #MSKHealthcareHeroes being recognized around our community. Lauren Doll nominated her husband Keith, a nurse at #MSKMonmouth, to be recognized as one of Middletown NJ Patch's local heroes.
Lauren says that Keith, who is known as "Dada" to their two kids, always make sure that his patients receive the treatment and support they need and deserve during this pandemic and always. We're so glad you're on our team, Keith!
This season, getting your flu shot is more important than ever. It's especially important for people with cancer and their caregivers. Learn more from MSK infectious disease specialist Dr. Monika Shah. https://bit.ly/33iLM56
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What Should I Know about the Flu This Season?
Breast cancer diagnoses have declined by half during the pandemic, according to recent research. Dr. Larry Norton spoke to Good Morning America about the critical importance of scheduling breast cancer screenings and other tips to help stay healthy. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth https://abcn.ws/30rsokD
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Why recognizing the signs of breast cancer should still be a priority amid COVID-19
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our experts share 5 tips for women navigating #breastcancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment during #COVID19. https://bit.ly/2Gfi20q
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Shares 5 Ways to Reduce Risk and Treat Breast Cancer
Dr. Andrew Kung, Chair of our Department of Pediatrics, shared with U.S. News and World Report his point of view about the impact of the pandemic on childhood cancer, including less philanthropy to support cancer research.
Read on for how he recommends we can keep our children healthy. #MSKKids #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth https://bit.ly/2ESGUdO
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The Toll of the COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens to Extend Its Reach to Childhood Cancer
Today is Rare Cancer Day. For over 135 years, MSK's specialized teams have been doing just that, treating rare cancers like sarcoma. Members of our MSK Sarcoma team share what's new in treatment and care, and the cutting-edge research happening here at MSK. https://bit.ly/3jn6x5m
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What’s New in Sarcoma Treatment? MSK Researchers Are Leading Many Innovative Clinical Trials
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
The 25th annual bone marrow transplant "thriver" event may have been held online this year, but that doesn't mean there's any less reason to celebrate. As Dr. Sergio Giralt says, "It was unanimous that having this event was important — that life goes on, that we will overcome this, as you've already overcome a lot." Cheers to all our #Thrivers! https://bit.ly/3iFlVJ1
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Bone Marrow Transplant Survivors Unite Online to Celebrate
When the #COVID19 pandemic hit NYC, our #MSKHealthcareHeroes, including Deputy Chief Nursing Officer Kevin Browne sprang into action. But when Kevin fell ill with #coronavirus himself and became a patient, our #MSKNurses and care teams found themselves responsible for saving the life of their beloved boss.
@todayshow @hodakotb @valifornia_love3 @oncologynursingnews #oncologynurse #nursesofinstagram #nursesofnewyork
Many Americans are facing changes to their health insurance this year. Here's what you need to know to navigate open enrollment, whether you're uninsured or are covered through your employer, the Health Insurance Marketplace (Exchange), or Medicare. https://bit.ly/37e0Wv5
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What You Should Know about Your Health Insurance Options During Open Enrollment
It’s common — and normal — to feel anxious or stressed when considering breast reconstruction surgery. Join us Wednesday, 10/21, at 4 pm EDT for our next MSK Information Session featuring our panel of MSK experts who will answer your specific questions on breast reconstruction. We hope you can join us. https://bit.ly/31dXkFj
WED, OCT 21 AT 4:00 PM EDT
MSK Information Session - Breast Reconstruction
Cancer tried to upend Rosanna's life not once, but twice. She was 31, getting her doctorate in nursing, and planning her wedding when she was diagnosed with #breastcancer. Later, while Rosanna was pregnant with her daughter, she was diagnosed with #cervicalcancer.
Rosanna is now a pediatric nurse practitioner at #MSKKids, our pediatric cancer program, and draws upon her own experiences to help her patients. Read her story this #FeelGoodFriday https://bit.ly/2Hc20o0
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Resilient in the Face of Cancer, Twice: Rosanna’s Story
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! 🌷🌹
WED, OCT 28 AT 7:00 PM EDT
Cancers Below the Belt: Uterine and Colorectal Cancer in the Black Community
"Breast cancer diagnoses are down over 50% now. That's not because cancer is quarantining or sheltering in place. It's because people aren't showing up for their screenings."
This morning on The View , Elizabeth Comen shared why it's so important to NOT skip your mammograms, as well as three ways to help prevent breast cancer. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BCAM
https://bit.ly/3dNHt5s
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Women Open Up About Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Amid COVID-19 Pandemic | The View
This week is National #PharmacyWeek! Please join us in recognizing and thanking our pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and supportive staff for their hard work and dedication to our patients.
As Scott Freeswick, VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer, says, "MSK Pharmacy staff are extremely dedicated and focused on providing the best and safest care for our patients. This was especially evident during the height of our COVID-19 surge, as staff went above and beyond during a time of uncertainty & fear."
Give them a shoutout in the comments below!
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An End of Life Conversation featuring MSK Nurse Natassia Singh
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Understanding Breast Health and Screening
This week, we were thrilled to celebrate the essential contributions of our Facilities Management team for National Health Care Facilities Management Week! This team has gone the extra mile during the pandemic (and always) to make sure our MSK community operates safely and efficiently. Leave a comment below to thank these dedicated #MSKHealthcareHeroes!
This #FeelGoodFriday is in honor of Suzette, who's on a mission to get through her #breastcancer treatment and inspire others with humor. She's a producer and founder of NYLaughs.org, a NYC comedy nonprofit and is also sharing content on her own social media to help others heal through laughter.
Suzette also wants to use her platform to educate others on breast cancer among black women, who are 40% more likely to die than white women. Additionally, people of color experience more illness, worse outcomes, and premature death compared to white people, and also face more obstacles for care. Suzette's Instagram is an intersection of info about breast cancer, support for communities of color, and of course, humor.
Suzette says that while she is focused on getting through chemo and radiation, in addition to recently shaving her head, her main goal is "to make the path easier for anyone that comes after me." Thank you for the laughs and inspiration, Suzette!
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
Flu season is here and we invite you to join us for a special information session The Flu and You: What to Know During COVID-19 on November 9th at 4 pm. Our panel of experts will answer your specific questions about this year’s flu season and what it means for people with cancer in light of COVID-19.
Click here to register. https://bit.ly/3690fkw
At the start of #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, MSK experts share four important pieces of information that anyone at high risk for lung cancer and their loved ones should know. https://bit.ly/3jY0MKO
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Shares 4 Critical Ways to Prevent and Manage Lung Cancer
MON, NOV 9 AT 4:00 PM EST
The Flu and You: What to Know During COVID-19
Today kicks off National Patient Transport Week. These #MSKHealthcareHeroes are instrumental in making sure our patients get from point A to point B safely.
As Derek Farber, a manager in Nursing Support Services, says, "Even throughout these challenging times, our transport team continues to deliver a positive and safe patient experience."
Leave a comment below to thank them for their kindness, courage and dedication!
Finishing cancer treatment unfortunately doesn't usually come with a certificate of completion. So Erin made her own! She was recently declared to have no evidence of disease (NED), and as her certificate states, "has successfully completed all the hair murdering drugs and skin microwaving prescribed, and is therefore awarded is certification of being N.E.D. (no evidence of disease)." 😂 We're so happy for you, Erin! #SurvivorSaturday
#repost: It’s officially official...i am N.E.D. (No evidence of disease). Apparently, since I’m not 8 and this was not an online cancer course, they did not have a certificate of completion ready for me so I had to make my own (with my doctors permission of course). @memorialsloankettering is the absolute best and I can’t thank every single person I have come in contact there enough. 5 stars (for Sloan, not for cancer...cancer gets negative stars) #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #noevidenceofdisease #memorialsloankettering #memorialsloanketteringcancercenter
Most people have heard radon can be a health hazard and the second leading cause of lung cancer. But it can be challenging to understand the danger it poses entirely.
MSK medical health physicist with expertise in radiation safety, Dr. Lawrence Dauer, breaks down 5 myths about radon and lung cancer. https://bit.ly/36CnS50
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5 Myths about Radon and Lung Cancer
Pancreatic cancer has been in the news this year, afflicting many prominent figures. As a result, many people have been asking questions about this disease and its prognosis.
We invite you to join us for an information session about pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, November 17th, at 5 pm. Our panel of experts featuring Drs. Jeffery Drebin, Eileen O’Reilly, Christine Iacobuzio-Donahue, and more will answer your specific questions about pancreatic cancer and address why there is good reason for optimism that the outlook for this type of cancer will be brighter soon. Click here to register. https://bit.ly/3pp60Dm
Becky Manning hadn't been feeling well for months, and her case baffled many doctors until she came to MSK for her first appointment with Dr. David Jones, Chief of #ThoracicSurgery. "He made it feel like he had all the time in the world to listen to me," Becky says. Read her story. https://bit.ly/2UmL6GK
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Becky’s Illness Baffled Doctors — Until She Came to MSK
Growing up, Eric always had an interest in the military. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in the early '90s and served across the globe, from North Carolina to Japan, Latin America, and Bosnia. Eric says that his time as a Marine allowed him to understand different cultures and be appreciative of what he has. It also brought him closer to the people he served with.
Eric joined MSK last year as a Nursing Clinical Analyst in Nursing Informatics. He's also instrumental in our employee resource and networking group for veterans. Eric says, "We all live very busy lives and do not always think about or appreciate what others are doing for us to be free and safe on a day to day basis, so thank a vet for their service.”
We are so honored to have so many veterans like Eric as part of our MSK family. Please join us in thanking them for their service this Veterans Day! For more about Eric's journey from Marines to MSK, click the link below. https://bit.ly/2InahpT
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MSK Celebrates Veterans Day
Should you get screened for #lungcancer? See if you're eligible and find out how detecting lung cancer at an early stage can improve treatment outlook. #LCAM https://bit.ly/3nepwAK
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Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer?
When Sundas was 15, she lost her brother to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Twenty years later, her world was turned upside down when she too was diagnosed with a brain tumor, this time oligodendroglioma.
Read as she shares her experience via The New York Times. https://bit.ly/3fwWLg5
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My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
You may remember Sarah from a Katie Couric Instagram post we shared when Sarah got a double mastectomy in August. On this #FeelGoodFriday, we're happy to share that Sarah completed radiation treatment last month! Check out this emotional video of her ringing the bell, and please join us in wishing her well in the comments below.
#repost: I (emotionally) rang the bell today. 25 treatments later, radiation is done and my body and mind are exhausted. Regardless, the past 5 weeks have been some of the most memorable of 2020 - from daily “radiation rodeo” rides to the hospital (shout out @kreebeau @itsthetoristory @dandun1), to my oncology team asking “@nickiminaj playlist again this morning, Sarah?” (they play music during treatment), to impromptu convos with some new friends and cancer thrivers (looking at you @jeromc2020). Overall, a chapter that came with some beauty and greatness despite the debility.
IV chemotherapy ✔️
Bilateral mastectomy ✔️
Radiation 🔔
NEXT UP: 6 months of oral chemotherapy
#breastcancer #cancer #tnbc
Two vaccines for the COVID-19 virus may be available soon. MSK infectious disease specialist Monika Shah explains how they work and why they likely will be recommended for most people — including those with cancer. https://bit.ly/3320soO
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What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Have concerns about how to limit your COVID-19 risk this holiday season? From tests to quarantines, here’s what scientists, like our Dr. Esther Babady, recommend if you must take a trip during the pandemic.
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How to limit your COVID-19 risk during holiday travel
Masks work, and they've helped slow the spread of COVID-19.
Join our #MSKHeatlhcareHeroes and other #healthcareheros from top hospitals across the country – #MaskUp and save lives together. Learn more: https://bit.ly/36S9XYF
This Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we urge everyone to take action and help ensure that lung cancer receives the critical attention that it deserves.
Read more from our Dr. Bernard Park, MSK’s deputy chief of clinical affairs of the Thoracic Surgery Service. NYDailyNews
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End the stigma of the deadliest cancer
"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
Join us as we congratulate our amazing #MSKNurses on attaining Magnet recognition for the second time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. "MSK nurses are the glue, the engine, and the soul of MSK," and we're so lucky to have every one of these #MSKHealthcareHeroes.
Read more about this distinguished honor and give a shout out to your favorite MSK nurse below. https://bit.ly/365gfFp
#MagnetCon ANCC National Magnet Conference™
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Department of Nursing Achieves Magnet® Recognition
As we reflect in this season of gratitude, #MSKKids, our pediatric cancer program, is grateful for our pediatric patients and their families.
You may remember Rihanna, whose incredible story we shared almost two years ago to the day. We're happy to report that not only is she happy and healthy, but you can also see Rihanna's smiling face right here in NYC. https://bit.ly/3pUmT9n
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Grateful for MSK Kids: Giving Thanks to MSK’s Youngest Patients
Give the gift of wellness this holiday season. Integrative Medicine at Home, our $25 monthly membership program of online mind-body classes, is a new kind of digital membership — one built for people impacted by cancer.
From yoga and tai chi to music therapy and meditation, our program has something for everyone and makes the perfect gift. https://bit.ly/3otVuJZ
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Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program
That feeling when you get to scoot out of your last #kidneycancer treatment... Way to go, Ava!
#repost @ava_kay_b: Don’t think this needs much of a description .. final day of treatment and almost running out the door ❤️❤️❤️.. have a scroll down on this page and you will see when we had to put Ava in the little wagon and wait for all the other little kids to go home so we could pull her around this same floor.. no words
Double your impact this #GivingTuesday!
Join the giving event of the year and help fund MSK's breakthrough research, care, and education. All donations made on #GivingTuesday will be matched. https://bit.ly/3fT3scl
😷 #MaskUp
🧍♂------🧍♀ Practice social distancing
🧼 Wash your hands
Let's save lives together. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fM0x4Z
Coping with cancer at the holidays can be difficult. We invite you to join us for an MSK Information Session where our panel of experts, including Dr. William Breitbart, will answer your specific questions around the unique experience of facing a cancer diagnosis or treatment, and managing survivorship and caregiving, during the holiday season.
We hope you can join us. https://bit.ly/3gtCUyF
"I still live in constant fear of the cancer coming back. But in the meantime, my focus is on staying healthy through exercise, healthy eating, and positive thinking. My new outlook on life is on time well spent and not wasted."
After Russell was diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a prostatectomy, he went through what he describes as a rebirth. Going through something that nearly destroyed his life gave him a completely new perspective and appreciation for life.
African-American men are 50% more likely to get prostate cancer and twice as likely to die from the disease. That's why MSK experts stress the importance of starting screening at age 40, and why Russell sees his oncologist and urologist regularly for monitoring.
Despite all that Russell's been through, he's dedicated to raising awareness and making a positive impact on others by sharing his story. Click here to read his full story in Bridges, our newsletter for survivors: https://bit.ly/3qymoCd
Two vaccines for the COVID-19 virus awaiting emergency use authorization from the FDA use messenger RNA (mRNA) to stimulate the immune response. How do COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work?
MSK infectious disease specialist Tobias Hohl shares what you need to know – and why these vaccines are safe and effective. https://bit.ly/3lSe0tI
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What’s Different About Messenger RNA Vaccines for COVID-19?
Give the gift of wellness this holiday season. Integrative Medicine at Home, our $25 monthly membership program of online mind-body classes, is a new kind of digital membership — one built for people impacted by cancer.
From yoga and tai chi to music therapy and meditation, our program has something for everyone and makes the perfect gift. https://bit.ly/3otVuJZ
MSKCC.ORG
Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program
That feeling when you get to scoot out of your last #kidneycancer treatment... Way to go, Ava!
#repost @ava_kay_b: Don’t think this needs much of a description .. final day of treatment and almost running out the door ❤️❤️❤️.. have a scroll down on this page and you will see when we had to put Ava in the little wagon and wait for all the other little kids to go home so we could pull her around this same floor.. no words
Double your impact this #GivingTuesday!
Join the giving event of the year and help fund MSK's breakthrough research, care, and education. All donations made on #GivingTuesday will be matched. https://bit.ly/3fT3scl
Not sure Integrative Medicine at Home, our monthly membership program of online mind-body classes, is right for you? Instructor and MSK mind-body therapist Robin Hardbattle is here to take you through a Tai Chi demo to help you get started.
Tai Chi Warm-Up
Tai Chi Full Form
Tai Chi Cool Down
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❄️ We are monitoring the winter storm forecast for the NYC area on 12/16-12/17 and paying close attention to the potential impact to our facilities. At present, all MSK facilities are open and operating on a normal schedule.
Please allow extra time for travel and contact your doctor’s office if you are delayed or need to reschedule an appointment.
“Selpercatinib was my sixth clinical trial. I don’t think I’d still be here today without it.”
Read how joining Dr. Alexander Drilon’s clinical trial changed Melissa’s life and how MSK is advancing lung cancer research. https://bit.ly/3msdLG8
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Taking Aim at Lung Cancer
“With the Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality (PFACQ), we say ‘our experience is our expertise,’” says Eliza Weber, PFACQ co-chair. “If you were a cancer patient or caregiver, you know better than anyone what it feels like to pass through the different stages of treatment and how the experience might be improved.”
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, PFACQ is a partnership of current and former patients, family members, caregivers, and MSK staff that ensures the patient and family perspective is included in everything MSK does. Learn more about how this vital team is transforming MSK and how you can get involved. https://bit.ly/34bg0XL
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The Power of the Patient Voice: PFACQ Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Feeling nervous about starting chemotherapy? On this episode of Cancer Straight Talk with MSK, Dr. Diane Reidy speaks with 8 year cancer survivor Stacey Peltz as they run down what you need to know to prepare for treatment and how to live well on chemotherapy. https://apple.co/2Wa8eZU
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Cancer Straight Talk From MSK: A Cancer Survivor’s Guide to Chemo on Apple Podcasts
Getting through the holidays with the added stress of the pandemic can be an overwhelming experience. Join us Tuesday, 12/15, at 4 pm EDT for our next MSK Information Session Coping with Cancer at the Holidays.
Our expert panel led by Dr. William Breitbart will answer your specific questions. We hope you can join us. https://bit.ly/383nGwm
#MSKHealthcareHeroes have begun rolling up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 vaccine joining frontline #HealthcareHeroes from across the country.
While this is an essential step, still wear your 😷 and practice social distancing. Help save lives. Get immunized 💉 #IGotTheShot
MSK experts debunk 8 popular myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and share what people with cancer need to know.
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8 Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines Debunked
Our MSK Facilities Management Team didn't let COVID-19 dampen their holiday spirit. This amazing group of #MSKHealthcareHeroes creates a winter wonderland at MSK each year, bringing comfort and joy to patients and staff.
While we can't come together as we have in year's past, you can watch a virtual tour of our MSK Holiday Hallway!
🎄 🎁 🎉 "Christmas came early for me this year!" Congratulations, Nicole, on finishing this step of your treatment. Also, a special shout out to your parents for keeping your company from a safe distance. May the rest of your holiday season be merry and bright.
#repost @nicole.seagriff
Christmas came early for me this year!
I was originally supposed to end chemo on Christmas Eve but due to some trouble obtaining IV access we did a stronger final dose and ended 2 weeks early 🎉
Such relief to be done with this chapter of treatment and I am so grateful to have had family and friends along the journey with me- even though we had to be socially distanced. Since I couldn't have anyone with me for treatment I asked my parents to stand outside my window to wave and "keep me company" for the last few minutes of my final treatment. I put a sign in the window (in photos) as a small way to say thank you and to my surprise found strangers on the street stopped to cheer and clap. I'll never forget that moment and support from not just my parents but also strangers. Got to love NYC 💕
On this #FeelGoodFriday, we love this message from Kasey, a patient at #MSKKids, our pediatric program, who's embracing being bald. She says, "With cancer, there’s this misnomer that bald = sick. I used to subscribe to it too [...] But here’s the truth: bald isn’t sickness, bald is healing. The months where cancer silently grows inside us, the weeks we wait for a diagnosis and to begin treatment - that’s when we’re sick. Baldness represents healing, longevity and chemo shrinking the cancer. So today, I wear my bald (and surprisingly nicely shaped!) head boldly, proudly, as a symbol of healing and all the healing that’s to come."
A #cancer diagnosis can be frightening and overwhelming. Get #CancerStraightTalk from MSK. This podcast, hosted by our Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes, brings together patients and experts to have straightforward evidence-based conversations and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.
All 8 episodes are available now on our website or subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. https://bit.ly/34svUxk
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Cancer Straight Talk from MSK
From all of us at MSK, we wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday.
In the spirit of spreading comfort and joy, watch a virtual tour of the magical MSK Holiday Hallway, constructed for the 27th year by the MSK Facilities Management team.
There is still time to get your donation triple-matched for breakthrough cancer research. Don’t wait — donate to MSK now. https://bit.ly/2KvXwuA
Yesterday, MSK got some extra holiday cheer! The Scarlett Fund and MSK's Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality (PFACQ) arranged for kids from all around the country to make holiday cards for our staff and patients, and they received thousands. These handmade notes of appreciation certainly brought smiles to many faces.
Leave a holiday message for your favorite MSK staffer below! 🎄
This Wellness Wednesday we are calling all the last-minute holiday shoppers. 🎁 Give the gift that keeps on giving - Integrative Medicine at Home.
Our monthly membership program of online mind-body classes has something for everyone. Grab a subscription for your loved one today. https://bit.ly/3aBIpKF
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Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program
#MSKHealthcareHeroes have begun rolling up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 vaccine joining frontline #HealthcareHeroes from across the country.
While this is an essential step, still wear your 😷 and practice social distancing. Help save lives. Get immunized 💉 #IGotTheShot
MSK experts debunk 8 popular myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and share what people with cancer need to know.
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8 Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines Debunked
What were the biggest MSK cancer science breakthroughs of the year? Check out our top 10 list. https://bit.ly/3n4rBib
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Year in Review: Top 10 MSK Cancer Science Breakthroughs of 2020
It’s the last Wellness Wednesday of 2020. Ring in the new year by putting your wellness first and join Integrative Medicine at Home. This new kind of digital membership was designed specifically for people impacted by cancer.
Learn more and sign up today. https://bit.ly/2WZuPZH
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Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program
There is still time to get your donation triple-matched for breakthrough cancer research. Don’t wait — donate to MSK now. https://bit.ly/34YqQRr
It’s the first Wellness Wednesday of 2021 and our team of Integrative Medicine experts and instructors are here to help you meet your wellness goals.
Subscribe to Integrative Medicine at Home, our $25 monthly membership program of online mind-body classes you can enjoy from wherever you are. Improve your fitness and connect with an online community. https://bit.ly/3i0tbkl
Have questions about COVID-19 vaccines?
MSK infectious disease specialist Elizabeth Robilotti shares what you need to know and why these vaccines are safe and effective. https://bit.ly/3okkpzD
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What You Should Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
What were the biggest MSK cancer science breakthroughs of the year? Check out our top 10 list. https://bit.ly/3n4rBib
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Year in Review: Top 10 MSK Cancer Science Breakthroughs of 2020
It’s the last Wellness Wednesday of 2020. Ring in the new year by putting your wellness first and join Integrative Medicine at Home. This new kind of digital membership was designed specifically for people impacted by cancer.
Learn more and sign up today. https://bit.ly/2WZuPZH
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Integrative Medicine at Home Membership Program
MSK experts debunk 8 popular myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and share what people with cancer need to know. https://bit.ly/2XDZufe
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8 Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines Debunked
What do people with cancer need to know about COVID-19 vaccines? MSK Chief Medical Epidemiologist Mini Kamboj answers some key questions. https://bit.ly/3i9fyPv
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What People With Cancer Should Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Please be advised: MSK has not registered to be a designated vaccine site for the general public at this time. Two MSK locations were incorrectly listed and we have contacted the New York State Department of Health to update their website.
It’s the first Wellness Wednesday of 2021 and our team of Integrative Medicine experts and instructors are here to help you meet your wellness goals.
Subscribe to Integrative Medicine at Home, our $25 monthly membership program of online mind-body classes you can enjoy from wherever you are. Improve your fitness and connect with an online community. https://bit.ly/3i0tbkl
Have questions about COVID-19 vaccines?
MSK infectious disease specialist Elizabeth Robilotti shares what you need to know and why these vaccines are safe and effective. https://bit.ly/3okkpzD
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What You Should Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
MSK is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to patients age 65 and over who live in New York State and are in active treatment with MSK on or after 1/1/20. Supply is limited. Please do not call your doctor about getting vaccinated. We will contact you directly. https://bit.ly/2N9tQUX
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
Do you have questions about COVID-19 vaccines? MSK infectious disease specialist Mini Kamboj shares information that people with cancer and cancer survivors should know. https://bit.ly/35VBNDR
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What People With Cancer Should Know about the COVID-19 Vaccines
Today, MSK proudly celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and an advocate for nonviolent methods of achieving social change. #MLKDay
😷 Think you’re free from masks and social distancing once you're vaccinated for COVID-19? Not so fast.
Here's why it's so important to keep protecting yourself and others from COVID-19.
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Why You Need to Wear a Mask Even After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
MSK experts debunk 8 popular myths about the COVID-19 vaccine and share what people with cancer need to know. https://bit.ly/2XDZufe
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8 Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines Debunked
🚨 COVID-19 Vaccine Update: MSK is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to patients age 65 and over who live in New York State and are in active treatment with MSK on or after 1/1/19. Supply is limited.
Please do not call your doctor about getting vaccinated. We will contact you directly.
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Regular screenings are crucial for helping women prevent cervical cancer. But it can be hard to keep track of which tests you need and when to get them. Dr. Deborah Goldfrank, Head of MSK’s General Gynecology Department, breaks it down this Cervical Health Awareness Month. https://bit.ly/2Mj8fcm
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HPV Testing and Pap Smears: Understanding the Latest Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening
Want to stay up to date with the latest covid-19 vaccine information? Make sure you are registered for MyMSK.
MyMSK is our patient portal and how eligible MSK patients will be contacted to schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Patients without a MyMSK account can visit my.mskcc.org, call 646-227-2593, or call their doctor’s office for an enrollment ID.
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MSK Healthcare Heroes continue to roll up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Lamont, a member of our facilities management team, didn't want to miss the moment sharing this short video of his vaccination and recommending all who are eligible help save lives and get immunized. #IGotTheShot 💉
For 17 years, MSK has been partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC to pair MSK employees with local high students to mentor them and expose them to healthcare careers. Last year, the programming had to become entirely virtual due to the pandemic, but MSK "Bigs" were still so proud to see their "Littles" graduate high school in June, with many of them continuing to work together as the Littles start their first year of college.
Click below to learn more about the program and why MSK employees love being able to give back and invest in their communities. https://bit.ly/3pmkkfH
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New Ways of Connecting as MSK Big Brothers Big Sisters
Should people with cancer, who may have a weakened immune system, get the COVID-19 vaccine? MSK infectious disease specialist Elizabeth Robilotti answers this question and others about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines. https://bit.ly/3od2XfX
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COVID-19 Vaccines Safety and Effectiveness
We are monitoring the winter storm forecast for the NYC area on 1/31-2/2 and paying close attention to the potential impact to our facilities. At present, all MSK facilities are open and operating on a normal schedule.
Please allow extra time for travel and contact your doctor’s office if you are delayed or need to reschedule an appointment.
🙌 up for Julia who recently completed treatment 33 out of 33. With the support of her friends, family, and her MSK care team Julia is doing well and ready for what's next.
"33/33 radiation treatments ☑️
To keep this short and sweet, no one thinks when they are 25 they are going to hear the words "you have cancer" - my emotions have ranged all over the place over the last couple of months but today all I feel is grateful. There were times of fear and sadness but never a time when I felt alone. To my friends and family who supported me through this journey, thank you doesn't even come close to enough to explain how grateful I am for all of you. Thank you to the MSK and proton center team who treated me with such love and compassion, I am forever grateful."
This Feel Good Friday help celebrate Katey, who recently completed her radiation therapy at MSK Monmouth!
Congratulations Katey! 🙌
Our MSK experts want to remind everyone cancer care is essential care and it cannot wait. At MSK, we’re always here and always will be. #MSKAlways
It’s Cervical Health Awareness Month, and cervical cancer was once considered one of the most serious cancers for women. But thanks to advances in screening and the HPV vaccine, it can be prevented in many cases.
Dr. Vance Broach, a gynecologic surgeon at MSK, shares some things to know about cervical cancer. https://bit.ly/2MCbUSz
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3 Things to Know about Cervical Cancer
Today, MSK joins more than 75 national cancer centers and organizations in endorsing an open letter from National Comprehensive Cancer Network and American Cancer Society urging Americans to resume regular cancer screenings and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Talk to your doctor about rescheduling essential cancer screenings, and read more below. https://bit.ly/2KVckmD
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MSK and the Cancer Community Urge Americans to Resume Cancer Screenings and Treatment
Want to stay up to date with the latest covid-19 vaccine information? Make sure you are registered for MyMSK.
MyMSK is our patient portal and how eligible MSK patients will be contacted to schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Patients without a MyMSK account can visit https://bit.ly/3jp0HRC, call 646-227-2593, or call their doctor’s office for an enrollment ID.
Watch to learn how you can enroll in MyMSK to access information about your care at any time securely. https://bit.ly/2YOVPvL
If you've been offered one of the COVID-19 vaccines, you may feel unsure about taking it and want to wait. MSK Chief Medical Epidemiologist Mini Kamboj explains why you should NOT hesitate when it's your turn. https://bit.ly/2YPP7pq
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5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: MSK is now offering COVID-19 vaccine to patients age 65 and over who live in New York State and are in active treatment with MSK on or after 1/1/18. Supply is limited. Please do not call your doctor about getting vaccinated. We will contact you directly. https://bit.ly/2YO6d6Z
🏈 Melissa is going to the Super Bowl!
Congrats to traveling nurse Melissa, who is currently serving as a nurse in MSK Kids, the pediatric oncology program at MSK. She was selected by the NFL and Aya Healthcare to attend #SBLV through the NFL’s vaccinated healthcare workers program!
Have a great time, Melissa, and thanks for all you do for our #MSKKids & their families. #MSKHealthcareHeroes
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New York City COVID-19 nurse gets Super Bowl surprise
Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe for people who are trying to get pregnant, already expecting, or breastfeeding? Here are answers to some common questions to help you make an informed decision. https://bit.ly/3p00XIl
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COVID-19 Vaccines: Your Questions about Fertility and Pregnancy
Cancer care can't wait. Today is World Cancer Day, and it's important to remember that even in the middle of a pandemic, cancer screening and treatment are essential. If you or a loved one has symptoms or has been diagnosed, please don't wait to get the care you need.
At MSK, we're always here for you and we always will be.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Starting on February 15, 2021, MSK will offer COVID-19 vaccines to patients who are age 60 and over who live in New York State, and who are also in active treatment with MSK on or after January 1, 2020. In addition, we will offer COVID-19 vaccines to MSK bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients who live in New York State and who have been treated at MSK since January 1, 2011. We will continue to offer vaccines to MSK patients who are age 65 and over who live in New York State and who have been in active treatment with MSK on or after January 1, 2018.
We will contact those who are newly eligible with more information about when they can get their vaccine. There is no need for patients to reach out to their doctors about scheduling an appointment at this time. https://www.mskcc.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
Al Roker has a message that may be a lifesaver for men, especially black men. And it starts with turning a weakness into a strength.
For more from Al's conversation with MSK's Dr. Carol Brown on Black men's health, racial disparities, prostate cancer, and more, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3tN4q0p
In honor of International Women in STEM day, we take you on an exclusive tour inside the lab of Dr. Kat Hadjantonakis where she and her team investigate the mechanisms underlying stem cell specification, cellular differentiation, tissue organization, and growth. https://bit.ly/3tSirtQ
"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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MSK Information Sessions: Wellness at Home
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Breast Cancer and Women of Color: What You Need to Know
There are many questions about the safety and effectiveness of the #COVID19 vaccines. But there are also many harmful myths out there.
Click below to get the facts. https://bit.ly/3k34KDI
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Fact Check: 7 Persistent Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines
We invite you to join us for a special interactive information session on wellness and integrative medicine. Our experts will share at home tips and answer your questions on topics like nutrition, exercise, pain management, and more.
Submit your questions in advance through the registration form or email us: AskMSK@mskcc.org.
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and in the midst of the pandemic, experts are worried that women may be skipping breast cancer screenings and treatment.
Dr. Larry Norton, Medical Director of the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center at MSK, shares five tips to help women navigate breast cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment during COVID-19. https://bit.ly/2OP6TaB
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Shares 5 Ways to Reduce Risk and Treat Breast Cancer
❄️ Weather Update: We are monitoring the winter storm forecast for the NYC area on 2/18 and paying close attention to the potential impact to our facilities. At present, all MSK facilities are open and operating on a normal schedule.
Please allow extra time for travel and contact your doctor’s office if you are delayed or need to reschedule an appointment.
Al Roker credits his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening with alerting his medical team that there was an issue and urges all men, particularly Black men, to get their screening.
For additional information on PSA screening, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3ubhVHw
Regular screenings and HPV vaccinations are vital in helping prevent cervical cancer. In observance of National Cancer Prevention Month, see the latest guidelines and make sure you’re up to date. https://bit.ly/2MjzQKM
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HPV Testing and Pap Smears: Understanding the Latest Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening
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Black Health Matters Virtual Health Summit
Each year during February, our country takes time to highlight and celebrate Black History Month. This year, through a collaboration with the Black, Latino, Asian, Multiracial Employee Resource Network (BLAM), we are privileged to highlight MSK staff and the personal significance that Black History Month has for each of them.
Meet Britney Gardner, a Licensing & Contract Associate in MSK's Office of Technology Development. From a young age, faith and family have been a source of strength and inspiration for Britney. Born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised Roman Catholic, church and prayer were important to her. “My mom always made sure to keep the faith within our family,” says Ms. Gardner, who also admired her mother’s strong work ethic as a single parent with a full-time job. https://bit.ly/2ZGcPEW
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MSK Celebrates Black History Month - Britney Alea Gardner
Think the COVID-19 vaccines can change your DNA? The truth is that's just a myth. Click below for other common myths debunked. https://bit.ly/2Novnap
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Fact Check: 7 Persistent Myths about COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: MSK is offering COVID-19 vaccines to patients who are age 18 and over who live in New York State, and who are also in active treatment with MSK on or after January 1, 2020. In addition, we will offer the vaccine to MSK bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients who are age 18 and over who live in New York State and who have undergone transplant at MSK since January 1, 2011.
We will continue to offer vaccines to MSK patients aged 65 and over who live in New York State and who have been in active treatment with MSK on or after January 1, 2018.
We plan to expand to New Yorkers in other groups as soon as we are able, based on our supply of vaccine, which is determined by New York State and New York City.
We will contact eligible patients via our patient portal, MyMSK, to see if they want to get the vaccine at MSK. Look for an alert in the Messages section of MyMSK. https://bit.ly/2NnXA13
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In a recent conversation with MSK's Dr. Carol Brown on Black men's health and racial disparities, Al Roker reflected on some people's lack of trust in the medical establishment.
For more of this important conversation, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/3kfug8Q
As more people are receiving the COVID-19 vaccines, many are wondering whether they still need to take precautions like wearing masks and social distancing.
The answer is yes. Here's why. https://bit.ly/3sHtog9
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Why You Need to Wear a Mask Even After Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
A third COVID-19 vaccine was granted Emergency Use Authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. Our Chief Epidemiologist Mini Kamboj explains how well it works and why we know it's safe. https://bit.ly/3q1g98o
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Answers to Key Questions about the New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
HPV has led to an alarming increase recently in advanced head and neck cancers, especially among white men.
This HPV Awareness Day, Dr. Andrew Kung explains why it's so important to vaccinate both boys and girls against HPV to prevent cancer later in life. https://bit.ly/2Op7Zte
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This Vaccine Can Protect Your Child Against Cancer: Get the Facts about the HPV Vaccine
Te invitamos a acompañarnos en esta sesión informativa especial en la cual nuestro panel de expertos responderá a tus preguntas sobre la distribución de la vacuna contra el COVID-19, su eficacia y cómo protegerte contra el virus.
Sesiones informativas de MSK: Actualización sobre el COVID-19
Viernes 5 de marzo de 2021 a las 4 pm ET
Envía tus preguntas por adelantado a través del formulario de registro, o envíanos un correo electrónico a: pregunteMSK@MSKCC.org
Cómo unirte a la llamada: Para unirte, marca (833) 654-8260 e ingresa 8879631 cuando se te solicite.
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Today is HPV Awareness Day, and getting the HPV vaccine is one of the best ways to help prevent HPV and HPV-related cancers. Think you’re too old to get the HPV vaccine? You might not be. https://bit.ly/3sKLJcn
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Think You’re Too Old to Get the HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cancer? Maybe Not
"I think there is no better job in the world than being a scientist." Lydia Finley, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology at the Sloan Kettering Institute.
In honor of Women's History Month, follow us inside Dr. Finley's lab as she and her team share an exclusive look at their work.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: MSK is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to MSK patients with cancer who are age 18 to 59 who live in New York State and have been in treatment on or after January 1, 2018, or who have had at least one visit with an MSK healthcare provider since January 1, 2018.
In addition, we are offering the vaccine to all MSK patients who are age 60 and over who live in New York State and who have had at least one visit with an MSK healthcare provider since January 1, 2016.
We are also offering the vaccine to MSK bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients who are age 18 and over who live in New York State, and who have undergone transplant at MSK since Jan. 1, 2011. We plan to expand to New Yorkers in other groups as soon as we are able, based on our supply of vaccine, which is determined by New York State and New York City. https://bit.ly/2Nl7pwI
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
It’s important to know that none of the COVID-19 vaccines interact with or alter your DNA in any way. They cannot cause cancer. Here are more facts from MSK experts. https://bit.ly/3viyfqi
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As we mark one year since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic, we look back at the unprecedented challenges we all faced as the crisis unfolded in real time. This is how 20,000+ #MSKHealthcareHeroes came together in innovative ways while safely moving forward with patient care and research.
We are partnering with the Nassau County Department of Health to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to residents from communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Our vaccine pop-up clinics, by preset appointment only, start tomorrow.
Dr. Carol Brown, MSK's Chief Health Equity Officer, said, "It’s essential that this lifesaving vaccine get to the people who need it most, and MSK is committed to making that happen in the Nassau County community." https://bit.ly/3t8OJzi
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MSK Partners with Nassau County to Equitably Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and routine screenings, like a colonoscopy, are vital in the early detection of this disease.
NJ resident Ann shares how getting her screening, even during the pandemic, led to a better treatment outcome. CBS New York
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Doctors Urge People To Be Diligent About Colon Cancer Screenings
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: MSK is offering COVID-19 vaccines to all MSK patients age 18 and over who are New York State residents and who have a medical condition that meets New York State eligibility criteria.
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After the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman last year, more people are starting to think about the effects of colorectal cancer on young people.
Below, MSK experts discuss why colon cancer is on the rise among people under 50 and how the first-of-its-kind Center for Young Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer is set up to address this. https://bit.ly/38UGPlr
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Colon Cancer in Younger Adults: MSK Colon Cancer Specialists Share Insights after Chadwick Boseman’s Passing
MSK stands in solidarity with the Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and our colleagues to strongly denounce the recent rise of anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City and across the country. #StopAsianHate
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In Solidarity with Our Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Colleagues and Communities
Should people with cancer get the #COVID19 vaccines? The answer is yes.
The evidence demonstrates they are safe and effective, and none of them interact with or alter your DNA in any way.
Our experts share more information about safety and effectiveness. https://bit.ly/3vCggLu
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