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Andrea Peirce, BA

Senior Web Editor/Writer

Recent Blog Posts

Cancer Guide
New Information about Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Friday, August 16, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide leading-edge care to women with cervical cancer.

Cancer Care; Prevention; Cervical Cancer; Screening; Treatment
Cancer Guide
New Information about Pituitary Tumor Care at Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Monday, June 24, 2013

Our Pituitary Tumor Center provides comprehensive, world-class care to people with noncancerous tumors of the pituitary gland.

Cancer Care; Diagnosis; Treatment; Pituitary Tumors
Q&A
Strategies for Women to Cope with Sexual and Vaginal Health Concerns Related to Cancer
Friday, June 14, 2013

Therapies are often available for women dealing with sexual and vaginal health concerns related to cancer and its treatment.

Cancer Care; Survivorship; Sexual Health; Breast Cancer; Cervical Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Endometrial Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Uterine Cancer
Pictured: Megan Harlan Fleischut & Kenneth Offit
Q&A
Understanding Your Risk for Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Clinical Genetics Service Chief Kenneth Offit discusses ways for women to clearly assess their risk for breast and ovarian cancer.

Cancer Care; Surgery; Breast Cancer; Ovarian Cancer
Pictured: Steven Wang
Q&A
Skin Cancer Expert Steven Wang Discusses FDA Sunscreen Label Changes
Monday, December 17, 2012

By mid-December 2012, sunscreen products on store shelves in the United States must meet stricter labeling regulations. Dr. Wang answers key questions on this topic.

Cancer Care; Skin Cancer
Pictured: Michael Zelefsky
In the Clinic
Medication Used Before, During, and After Radiation Treatment Helps Men with Prostate Cancer Maintain Overall Sexual Function
Friday, November 30, 2012

Study signals hope for maintaining sexual function in men undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

Cancer Care; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials; Sexual Health; Radiation Therapy; Prostate Cancer
Event
Webcast of 2012 Major Trends in Modern Cancer Research
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

For the first time, our annual seminar for high school students and teachers from the New York City area will be available to watch live from around the nation and the world.

Education & Training; Research
Pictured: Patient James
Patient Story
James's Story about Melanoma
Monday, October 15, 2012

James had advanced melanoma and dwindling treatment options when his doctors enrolled him in a clinical trial of an innovative immunotherapy developed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering.

Cancer Care; Survivorship; Melanoma
In the Clinic
Clinical Trials Analysis Finds Acupuncture Effective for Treating Chronic Pain
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

In the most rigorous analysis of its kind to date, Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers find acupuncture to be an effective therapy for several types of pain.

Acupuncture; Cancer Care; Health Outcomes & Statistics Research; Integrative Medicine; Pain Management