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
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! 🌷🌹
On Metastatic #BreastCancer Awareness Day, we’re so honored to share Kerry’s story – one of persistence, strength, and grit. Kerry was first diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was 16 years old but then was cancer-free for over 20 years. At 37, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which her doctors believe was either a side effect of radiation or due to a BRCA mutation. She underwent a double mastectomy and a prophylactic hysterectomy then had a recurrence a few years later. Now 45 years old, Kerry found out she had another recurrence just days before she was scheduled to move to Florida. She put those plans on hold to receive daily radiation treatments at #MSKNassau for what is now considered stage IV breast cancer, also known as metastatic breast cancer.
Through all of these obstacles and setbacks, Kerry has been an avid runner and CrossFitter. She even runs after every radiation appointment! She loves staying active but it’s also her way of taking back control and being able to bounce back quickly after surgery or treatment. Kerry said she felt embarrassed at first when she had a recurrence as if she had failed. But then she says, she realized, “F*&^ that! I AM stronger than you, cancer, and I will be stronger than you and I will beat you and I’ll fight, fight, fight.”
Kerry’s journey shows that breast cancer doesn’t necessarily look a certain way and that there’s so much more to Breast Cancer Awareness Month than prevention and pink ribbons, which is why awareness of metastatic breast cancer is so important. We’re so grateful to Kerry for letting us share her story to help spread this awareness. And for the cherry on top, today also happens to be Kerry’s last day of radiation! Please help us congratulate her in the comments and cheer her on! 💪🏃♀️
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
Yesterday was a very special day for Michael - it was his last visit with Dr. La Quaglia! Michael was diagnosed with an inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor at the age of 5 and had several surgeries at MSK that he credits with saving his life. One of the surgeries to remove the tumor left him with a paralyzed vocal cord and diaphragm. Luckily, doctors were able to repair Michael's vocal cords and restore his normal voice, which he definitely needs because he writes, sings, and records his own music! Michael is now 25 years old and plans to take the LSAT to go to law school and pursue a career in the criminal justice system.
Here's what Michael shared with us for #SurvivorSaturday: "Today was officially my last visit as an MSKCC pediatric patient. Saying that doesn’t even sound remotely real. It is an indescribable accomplishment being that 20 years ago this month, I was getting ready for the first time to put my life in this man’s hands. I couldn’t be more eternally grateful for God bringing us together! I truly owe you everything that I have become and everything I have done with my life! 3 surgeries that were all life-threatening and each time God gave you the ability to keep me alive. Thank you Dr. Michael La Quaglia from the bottom of my heart! Words, songs, and every other way I could possibly express my gratitude will never even touch upon how truly grateful I am. God bless you always Doc Mike and all the nurses & staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center! (My dad was unable to come with us because of COVID rules, but I have to give major thanks to my parents for being along for this wild ride, they’ve been my cornerstone always & yes that notebook my Mom’s holding is only a fraction of the notes she’s been taking for these past 20 years!) This one's for all those who didn’t get to leave with me! 🙏🏼“
He also added, "I truly am just humbled to be a survivor. Because of my time in the hospitals, I’ve seen far too often families not get the same end result. I just hope that my music can even help one person through their struggles." We can't wait to see what you do next, Michael!
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
THU, OCT 22 AT 4:30 PM EDT
Understanding Breast Health and Screening
Have your breast reconstruction questions answered by MSK experts.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our next MSK Information Session highlights breast reconstruction. Join us Wednesday, 10/21, at 4 pm EDT https://bit.ly/37jwyPV
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
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
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!
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!
"It's not an either-or situation: Supportive care and cancer care go together. We emphasize the importance of the supportive services that are available from a patient's very first appointment."
Learn more about how people with cancer and their families can benefit from supportive care services regardless of their type or stage of disease. https://bit.ly/2K8mL5w
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Reassessing Palliative Care: MSK Emphasizes Supportive Care for All People with Cancer
For certain people at high risk for #stomachcancer, having the stomach removed may be a good option. See what a recent study suggests about who is a candidate for this procedure. #StomachCancerAwarenessMonth https://bit.ly/32Klf03
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Life Without an Organ: Patients Choose to Have Their Stomach Removed to Reduce Risk of Cancer
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
Eight days before she died from stage IV colon cancer, 28-year-old Christine spoke with her doctor — our Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes — about deciding to stop treatment and finding meaning in death.
Listen to hear Christine’s story and other honest conversations about cancer in our new podcast series Cancer Straight Talk from MSK. https://apple.co/3nLWgkY
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
😷 #MaskUp
🧍♂------🧍♀ Practice social distancing
🧼 Wash your hands
Let's save lives together. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fM0x4Z
“I never thought I’d get to call myself a long-term cancer survivor.” Meet Annie Ellis, a Patient Advisor with MSK's Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality (PFACQ).
Annie was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2004 and experienced 2 recurrences, 3 debulking surgeries, 5 lines of treatment and participated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. An early stage breast cancer in 2010 included more surgery, radiation and physical therapy for lymphedema. Now NED (No Evidence of Disease) with both cancers, Annie recently reflected on the many treatments, surgeries, tests, scans and follow-up visits at MSK.
“I know the doctors, nurses, technicians and hospital and clinic staff are extremely caring and compassionate,” stated Ms. Ellis, “but until I joined PFACQ, I had no idea how many more brilliant professionals are also constantly hard at work behind the scenes to ensure the highest quality of patient care at MSK.” MSK's PFACQ is a group of patients and caregivers that sit on various hospital committees and projects to provide the patient and family member perspective to better improve the patient and caregiver experience at MSK.
Annie draws on her many experiences as a patient to provide peer support through MSK’s Patient to Patient Program and to bring a broad patient perspective as research advocate with NCI, FDA, ASCO and ovarian cancer organizations. She is thrilled to also use these experiences with #PFACQ assignments in the areas of patient education and clinical trials. Ellis adds, “It’s quite extraordinary how everyone I’ve been involved with really listens to the patient perspective and incorporates our collective view in their work. This is true teamwork!”
"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
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
What's new in breast cancer treatment and research? We spoke to Dr. Komal Jhaveri about some of the most significant trends, from targeted therapies to immunotherapy to chemotherapy, and how MSK is helping to move the field forward. https://bit.ly/2W8ntmg
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Targeted Therapies, Immunotherapy, and Chemotherapy: What’s New in Breast Cancer?
We really LOVE this Throwback Thursday. Congrats, Irene, on completing a whopping 256 days of treatment.
Repost - @theirenejoyce 11.20.20, Day 256 of treatment
I did a thing! After almost the whole year in treatment, it's finally over. No more shaving my head, no more nausea, no more Neutropenic fevers and surprise hospital visits...
The gravity of finishing chemo hasn't hit me yet, but I know that more consistently better days are ahead!
I wish I could express my gratitude beyond words, but this will have to suffice for now. Thank you for everyone's support, from visits and calls to the quiet prayers for the sake of me and my family. Let's hope that this good news heralds in a better remainder of the year and a better 2021 ✌🏼☺️❤️ #ironlikeirene
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
Winter Storm Update: All MSK locations are open and following normal schedules. Use caution and plan for extra time if you need to travel. Please contact your doctor’s office directly if you are running late or need to reschedule an appointment.
Our #MSKHealthcareHeroes have begun rolling up their sleeves to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination is our best shot at ending this global pandemic and helping protect our immunocompromised patients, their families, MSK staff, and our community. Help save lives. Get immunized.
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
Integrative Medicine at Home
See more at
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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
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
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 years past, you can watch a virtual tour of our MSK Holiday Hallway!
2020 was a tough year, but that didn't stop MSK researchers from making major discoveries that will improve the treatment of cancer and guide the development of new therapies.
Join us in saying goodbye to 2020 by looking back at the top five clinical advances made at MSK this year. https://bit.ly/38Hpn33
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Year in Review: Five Important Clinical Advances in Cancer in 2020
It's been almost 50 years since President Nixon declared war on cancer. How far have we come, and how much further do we have to go? https://bit.ly/2JoAWDx
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Mission Possible? Revisiting the ‘War on Cancer’ 50 Years Later
How it started 👉 how it’s going
Melissa rang the bell in February to mark the end of her radiation treatment for breast cancer. We checked in to see how she’s doing, and she shared this awesome recent photo with us. It’s clear that she’s thriving! Melissa said after having a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and the radiation, she’s currently in the reconstruction phase but is getting stronger every day.
When asked what she would tell that version of herself ringing the bell in February, Melissa said it would be, “You got this, girl, and never doubt yourself ever again. I am so proud of you for getting up every day and trying, even if all you were able to do was smile.”
Melissa’s future plans include finishing her nursing degree and becoming a nurse! She wants to work with cancer patients who are going through chemotherapy, as it holds a special place in her heart.
Melissa’s message to anyone else experiencing cancer is, “Remember to be kind to yourself. You will have a new normal and that’s okay. You got this!”
Help us wish Melissa the best as she works towards her nursing degree!
There is still time to get your donation triple-matched for breakthrough cancer research. Don’t wait — donate to MSK now. https://bit.ly/2M4Ymio
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.
This spring, several of our own #MSKHealthcareHeroes were treated at MSK for COVID19. One of them was physician-scientist Dr. Yu Chen. In May, we shared a video of him being discharged from the hospital. We spoke with him recently to learn more about his experience and see how he’s been doing since.
Dr. Chen told us he was diagnosed at the peak of the first wave of the pandemic in New York City. He began feeling progressively worse and was admitted to the hospital on April 7. He knew he wanted to be treated at MSK because he knew how outstanding the nurses are and how much they care about their patients.
Dr. Chen ended up spending several days in the ICU, but was actually one of the first patients to receive convalescent plasma as part of a clinical trial at MSK. He improved very quickly within 24 hours and left the ICU three days later, then went home five days after that. He was able to begin working again from home within about a week. Dr. Chen says his colleagues were incredibly supportive throughout and rallied around his family. (Pictured here is the photo he and his two daughters sent to them to say thank you!) Luckily, he said he has no lingering effects from the disease.
Above all, Dr. Chen said, “I really want to give a special shout out to the nurses and nurse assistants. The nurses were the true front line people. They make as big if not bigger impact on the inpatient care.” We’re so happy to have Dr. Chen back at work with us!
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
You may remember Enver and Miranda from their MSK wedding back in August. Enver was receiving inpatient treatment for leukemia which made them realize they didn’t want to wait to get married. So Enver’s care team made magic happen on M12 in what he calls the most emotional moment of his life. It even got featured in The New York Times!
We checked in with them to see how they’re doing. Enver says that “married life is the best.” He was discharged from the hospital a week after the wedding and is currently undergoing outpatient chemotherapy. He says it’s been hard, especially because Miranda can’t be with him while he’s getting treatment due to the pandemic, but that the RNs at MSK make it as comfortable as possible and cheer him up.
When Enver has time off from chemo, he and Miranda try to make the most of their time together by going on hikes and doing things like celebrating Hanukkah. They’re looking forward to an end to the pandemic so they can celebrate their marriage with friends and family.
When asked what he would like to tell his previous self from August, Enver said, “Just listen to what your wife says. She is going to be right about almost everything in the next four months and perhaps in the future.” Very wise words! 😉
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
In June, we shared this photo of Beatriz celebrating the one-year anniversary of her stem cell transplant. She had a rare type of lymphoma called gray zone lymphoma. Swipe through to see how she’s doing now! Beatriz marked one-year cancer-free anniversary in September and participated in her first BMT Thrivers Celebration in October, an annual MSK event for transplant survivors. She also took part in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night event and raised over $4K with the help of family and friends.
Beatriz admits that the COVID-19 pandemic gave her a “small meltdown” at first. All of the necessary precautions were reminders of what she had just been through with her transplant, and she had been hoping 2020 would be a better year after two rough years. But then she says, “I remembered why I had chemo, why I went through the transplant procedure and why I fought so hard, and I started enjoying my time being at home. [It was a] second opportunity to appreciate what’s important.”
Next month, Beatriz will be turning 40! Her goal is to continue to prioritize her health and happiness, and adds that she couldn’t have done this without her family and friends who were there with her every step of the way. Her advice to anyone going through something similar is, “Stay positive, don’t allow cancer to define you and keep life as normal as possible.”
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
This spring, several of our own #MSKHealthcareHeroes were treated at MSK for COVID19. One of them was physician-scientist Dr. Yu Chen. In May, we shared a video of him being discharged from the hospital. We spoke with him recently to learn more about his experience and see how he’s been doing since.
Dr. Chen told us he was diagnosed at the peak of the first wave of the pandemic in New York City. He began feeling progressively worse and was admitted to the hospital on April 7. He knew he wanted to be treated at MSK because he knew how outstanding the nurses are and how much they care about their patients.
Dr. Chen ended up spending several days in the ICU, but was actually one of the first patients to receive convalescent plasma as part of a clinical trial at MSK. He improved very quickly within 24 hours and left the ICU three days later, then went home five days after that. He was able to begin working again from home within about a week. Dr. Chen says his colleagues were incredibly supportive throughout and rallied around his family. (Pictured here is the photo he and his two daughters sent to them to say thank you!) Luckily, he said he has no lingering effects from the disease.
Above all, Dr. Chen said, “I really want to give a special shout out to the nurses and nurse assistants. The nurses were the true front line people. They make as big if not bigger impact on the inpatient care.” We’re so happy to have Dr. Chen back at work with us!
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
You may remember Enver and Miranda from their MSK wedding back in August. Enver was receiving inpatient treatment for leukemia which made them realize they didn’t want to wait to get married. So Enver’s care team made magic happen on M12 in what he calls the most emotional moment of his life. It even got featured in The New York Times!
We checked in with them to see how they’re doing. Enver says that “married life is the best.” He was discharged from the hospital a week after the wedding and is currently undergoing outpatient chemotherapy. He says it’s been hard, especially because Miranda can’t be with him while he’s getting treatment due to the pandemic, but that the RNs at MSK make it as comfortable as possible and cheer him up.
When Enver has time off from chemo, he and Miranda try to make the most of their time together by going on hikes and doing things like celebrating Hanukkah. They’re looking forward to an end to the pandemic so they can celebrate their marriage with friends and family.
When asked what he would like to tell his previous self from August, Enver said, “Just listen to what your wife says. She is going to be right about almost everything in the next four months and perhaps in the future.” Very wise words! 😉
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
😷 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
Last April, Dr. Richard O'Reilly, a pediatric oncologist at #MSKKids, our pediatric program, was hospitalized at MSK with COVID-19. He's now back at work, has received both doses of the vaccine, and is feeling stronger than ever. 💪
While being treated, Dr. O'Reilly said his friends from around the hospital looked in on him often and "they did a good job of seeing to it that I was okay. The nursing staff was spectacular and just terrific in terms of encouraging me all the way through. I can't say enough about them."
When Dr. O'Reilly was discharged from MSK, there was a cheering crowd waiting for him. And of course, he was rocking his #MSKKids t-shirt. 🎗
Dr. O'Reilly went back to work in late May and said he felt so lucky to be able to just sit down at his desk and reflect on how he got through a horrible experience. He wants everyone to know that it's still so important to wear a mask, socially distance, and use caution for both yourself and your family, as he doesn't want anyone else to experience what he did.
Dr. O'Reilly is known as "the founding father of bone marrow transplant." He was the first doctor to conduct a successful marrow transplant from an unrelated compatible donor in 1973, now performed on 2,500 patients annually. He is truly an #MSKHealthcareHero and we're so glad he's feeling "back to square one"!
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
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
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
The COVID-19 vaccine requires two shots, and it's vital that you get both of them. Here's what you should know about the second dose. https://bit.ly/2Y1liSe
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What You Should Know about the Second Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine
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
🚨 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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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
Should older adults and cancer patients get the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. Tobias Hohl, Chief of MSK's Infectious Diseases Service, and Dr. Armin Shahrokni, a geriatrician and oncologist at MSK, shared some advice with Kaiser Health News about what factors to consider. https://bit.ly/36inUQj
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If I Have Cancer, Dementia or MS, Should I Get the Covid Vaccine?
Think you’re too old to get the HPV vaccine? You might not be. FDA recommendations have expanded the age range for who should get the shot which protects against several types of cancer, including cervical, anal, and some mouth and throat cancers. See below to find out if you’re eligible this Cervical Health Awareness Month. https://bit.ly/2M0DxoN
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Think You’re Too Old to Get the HPV Vaccine to Prevent Cancer? Maybe Not
You've likely heard about new strains of the virus that causes COVID-19, including the UK, South Africa, and Brazil variants. Our scientists have been directly involved in the research on these variants and are tracking all the latest developments. https://bit.ly/3qNSiK6
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Six Things You Should Know about Variants in the COVID-19 Virus
Want to stay up to date with the latest covid-19 vaccine information? Make sure you are registered for MyMSK, our patient portal, and how eligible patients will be contacted to schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Watch to learn how you can enroll in MyMSK to access information about your care at any time securely. https://bit.ly/3cdxyHR
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How to Enroll in MyMSK: Memorial Sloan Kettering's Patient Portal
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
Each year during the month of February, our country takes time to intentionally 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 Odamea Akomah Gbamuse, a Project Manager in Hospital Operations Solutions, grew up in Brooklyn, went to boarding school in Massachusetts, and attended college in Virginia. Her journey took her up and down the East Coast, but she has found a home at MSK. https://bit.ly/3topsC7
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MSK Celebrates Black History Month: Odamea Akomah Gbamuse
❄️ Winter Storm Update: All MSK locations are open on Tuesday, February 2.
Use caution and plan for extra time if you need to travel. Please contact your doctor’s office or use the patient portal, MyMSK, to reschedule your appointment.
❄️ WEATHER UPDATE - Mass transit and major roadways are starting to close today 2/1.
If you have not yet left for any scheduled appointments for today 2/1 at any MSK location, please contact your doctor’s office to reschedule.
There is confusing and conflicting information about whether people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant should get the COVID-19 vaccines.
Click below for more information to help you make the best decision for yourself and your family. https://bit.ly/3pESIlY
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COVID-19 Vaccines: What to Know If You’re Pregnant or Breastfeeding
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."
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
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
In honor of Valentine's Day, we wanted to share these photos that we really ❤️ of Ale. She just celebrated her one-year anniversary of ringing the bell after finishing radiation treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma. 🛎
Wishing a very happy Valentine's Day to our whole MSK community! Give a shoutout to someone you love in the comments below. 💞
Covid-19 is scary. Covid-19 with cancer can be even more so. In this episode of Cancer Straight Talk from MSK, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Monika Shah about unique concerns of patients with cancer, including their risks for COVID-19 and vaccine safety while they’re in active treatment.
🎧 Listen here: https://apple.co/3povgZq
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
What is a messenger RNA vaccine?
MSK infectious disease specialist Monika Shah explains how an mRNA vaccine works and why it is safe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently advised that wearing two masks may dramatically reduce the spread of COVID-19.
MSK's Director of Infection Control, Tania Bubb, shares more information. https://bit.ly/3ugmIaA
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Should You Wear Two Masks to Protect against COVID-19?
How is Al Roker feeling 3 months after surgery?
This Feel-Good Friday, Al shares how he took Dr. Vincent Laudone’s advice quite literally to get back to his everyday life.
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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.
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
SAT, FEB 27 AT 9:30 AM EST
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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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
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
"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.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and MSK experts want everyone to know that it's important to resume vital screening for colorectal cancer for those eligible.
As Dr. Mark Schattner says, "Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but when people are screened and their cancer is diagnosed early, the chances of survival are extremely high."
Click below to learn more about how MSK is continuing to find ways to detect and treat colorectal cancer and addressing barriers to care. https://bit.ly/3qefD7c
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Stresses the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
En Memorial Sloan Kettering, seguimos ofreciendo servicios de primer nivel, incluyendo los tratamientos contra el cáncer, investigaciones y educación con más de 135 años de experiencia. 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.
Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/30gozyt
Do you need to wear two masks to protect yourself from COVID-19?
Tania Bubb, our Director of Infection Control, shares more information. https://bit.ly/3bMIdr7
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Should You Wear Two Masks to Protect against COVID-19?
New recommendations on lung cancer screening by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lowers the age when screening should start to 50 from 55, and it reduces the smoking history to 20 years, from 30.
Our Dr. Bernard Park said to The New York Times, "There is building evidence that a pretty simple, five-minute, low-dose, low radiation scan can really save a lot of people's lives."
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Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories
Damien's friend passed away from colorectal cancer after being diagnosed in her 30's, so when he began experiencing symptoms in his 40's, he insisted on a colonoscopy. It revealed he had advanced colon cancer.
Damien is just one of many people under 50 who have developed colorectal cancer over the last several years, and he's one of over a thousand people who have found support from MSK's Center for Young Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancer.
Read about Damien's story below. https://bit.ly/3kXWaqa
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‘Aren’t I Too Young?’ How MSK Helps People under 50 with Colorectal and GI Cancers
Anyone who has met Dr. Mini Kamboj, our Chief Medical Epidemiologist, knows that she is confident, gracious, and incredibly self-possessed. It's exactly how she was raised to be.
In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History Month, get to know more about one of the remarkable women who is helping lead MSK through the COVID-19 pandemic. https://bit.ly/3v6ooDW
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Celebrating Women’s History Month: Mini Kamboj
Today is International Women's Day! Help honor our MSK Healthcare "Sheroes," who work tirelessly each day putting our patients first and pushing the boundaries of cancer research. 👩🏿⚕️👩🏼💻👩🏾🏭👩🏽🔬👩🏻💼👩🏼🔧🦸🏾♀️
If you’re checking out of Stop & Shop in the tri-state area, you can help fund pediatric cancer research for kids, like Rocco.
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Little Staten Island Boy Who Battled Cancer Gets A Lift From Area Stop & Shops, And You, Too, Can Help
Now that there are three COVID-19 vaccines, you may be wondering which one is best. The answer is whichever one you are offered first.
See more information from our Chief Epidemiologist, Mini Kamboj. https://bit.ly/30teyy1
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Answers to Key Questions about the New Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Vaccine
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
Covid-19 is scary. Covid-19 with cancer can be even more so.
In this episode of Cancer Straight Talk from MSK, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks with infectious disease specialist Dr. Monika Shah about unique concerns of patients with cancer, including their risks for COVID-19 and vaccine safety while they’re in active treatment.
Listen here: https://apple.co/30Evl0W
Evidence demonstrates that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe, and we are recommending our patients with cancer be vaccinated.
Our Chief Medical Epidemiologist Mini Kamboj offers the facts and answers questions you may have about the COVID-19 vaccine and cancer. https://bit.ly/3cylb7y
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COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Side Effects: Important Information for People with Cancer
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.
For today's Survivor Saturday, meet Nicole, a colorectal cancer survivor. Her story was previously featured in Bridges, our newsletter written by survivors for survivors, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3c3YPM6
Nicole was only 37 when she started experiencing symptoms that prompted her to request a colonoscopy. Her doctor diagnosed her with stage three colorectal cancer. She says she's so glad she chose MSK because "I feel confident that I have the best team caring for me." Nicole is now 41 and living in remission and says, "Cancer has definitely changed
my outlook on life and has shown me my own strength and resilience."
Since then, Nicole has been busy! She recently became a Patient Peer Volunteer with MSK to support others going through what she experienced. She has a new podcast coming soon called Anointed Care and also has a column in the quarterly @963img Magazine dedicated to cancer patients and caregivers to further spread awareness and bring hope. Thank you, Nicole, for sharing your story!
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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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
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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
On the last Feel Good Friday of Colorectal Cancer Month, meet Michael, a colorectal cancer survivor. He first shared his story with us last year in Bridges, our newsletter for survivors, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3rpjzme.
While Michael is still dealing with some effects from his treatment, he says he feels "lucky I’m alive, lucky I’m here, and lucky I’m cancer-free.” He's dedicating himself to helping others in the LGBTQ+ community through their own cancer journeys. He's also a big advocate for the MSK Patient and Caregiver Support Program and is still in touch with his mentor from the program.
Michael says, “My life is now a new adventure every day. My mind is much more open to opportunities than ever before, and I never forget that life is worth fighting for at all costs.”
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MSK Information Sessions: COVID-19 and Communities of Color
What exactly is an mRNA vaccine?
MSK infectious disease specialist Monika Shah explains how the COVID-19 vaccines work and why they are safe and effective.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: MSK is offering COVID-19 vaccines to our patients age 18 and over who live in New York State and who meet eligibility criteria. For more information on eligibility and to schedule a vaccine appointment, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/319RRiH
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
Three cheers for Margaux, who just finished radiation treatment for breast cancer! Here she is ringing the bell, which her very proud husband Sean shared with us. 😍
Have an end-of-treatment story you'd like to share with us? Comment below!
This Child Life Month, please join us in celebrating the amazing child life specialists at MSK Kids. They help support our youngest patients during treatment through approaches like medical play, which helps teach young children and prepares them for treatment.
Learn more about how this comes to life at the link below, and be sure to leave a comment thanking your favorite MSK Kids child life specialist! https://bit.ly/396WfmV
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How Medical Play Helps Children Feel Empowered at MSK Kids
