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
Could immunotherapy be used to treat people with gynecologic cancers? MSK experts are conducting several promising clinical trials investigating the use of T cell therapies.
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T Cell Therapies Offer a New Way to Treat Gynecologic Cancers
SAT, OCT 24 AT 4:00 PM EDT
An End of Life Conversation featuring MSK Nurse Natassia Singh
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
MSK Information Session - Breast Reconstruction
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!
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!
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
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! 😉
