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
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
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
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
