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!
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."
