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COVID-19: Information for Patients and Caregivers

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1719 News Items found
In the Lab
SKI cell biologists Junmei Yi and Xuejun Jiang
More Evidence that Cellular ‘Death by Iron’ Could Be Promising Avenue of Cancer Treatment

Cancers with certain mutations are vulnerable to ferroptosis, a form of iron-dependent cell death.
Aaron Mitchell, MD, MPH, a medical oncologist and health services researcher in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Researchers  Review Physician Prescribing Practices Across a Wide Range of Specialties

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), have published the first systemic review of the association between industry payments and physician prescribing in order to determine whether evidence is sufficient to conclude that payments cause physicians to change their prescribing practices across a broad range of  medical specialties and drug types.
Dr. Jeffrey Drebin
Spotlight on Pancreatic Cancer Treatment and Research

With notable cases of pancreatic cancer in the news this year, MSK held an Information Session for Patients and Caregivers with the goal of helping people understand the disease and sharing some of the encouraging breakthroughs in research and treatment.
Emmanouil Pappou
Don’t Skip Routine Cancer Screenings: MSK Patient Shares How a Colonoscopy May Have Saved Her Life

Dr. Emmanouil Pappou urges the importance of routine cancer screenings, even during COVID-19, on the TODAY Show.
Vincent Laudone
NBC’s Al Roker Shares Important Message About Prostate Cancer Screening

Al Roker, anchor of NBC’s TODAY, shared an update on his successful treatment for prostate cancer at MSK in a recent segment on the broadcast. 
Information Sessions: The Flu and You
What This Year’s Flu Season Means for Cancer Patients

As flu season ramps up amid the continuing uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, MSK held an Information Session for Patients and Caregivers with the goal of helping people understand the risks and what precautions they could take to safeguard against the flu.
Q&A
Memorial Sloan Kettering thoracic surgeon Bernard Park looks at CT scans
Should I Get Screened for Lung Cancer?

Find out how regular screenings with CT scans can help many people who smoke.
Lisa M. DeAngelis
Lisa M. DeAngelis, MD, Awarded Oligo Nation’s Lifetime Achievement Award

Lisa M. DeAngelis, MD and Elizabeth Schille, RN, OCN were recognized for their work in the the field of neuro-oncology.
Carol L. Brown, MD
Diversity in Clinical Trials: Carol L. Brown, MD, Chief Health Equity Officer, Highlights MSK's Role at The Atlantic People v. Cancer: Equity in Care Event

In her new role as Chief Health Equity Officer, Carol Brown, MD, took part in The Atlantic’s virtual event, People v. Cancer: Equity in Care.
In the Clinic
Lung Cancer Screening Decision Tool
Six Myths about Lung Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know

Find out why people at risk of lung cancer are not getting screened and why they should.