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Pictured: Mark Kris, Andreas Rimner, Nabil Pierre Rizk & Max Gomez

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Watch Our Experts Discuss the Latest in Lung Cancer Management and Research

By Helen Garey, MPH | Tuesday, September 3, 2013

In a recent CancerSmart talk focused on lung cancer, three Memorial Sloan-Kettering experts described advances in diagnosis and treatment.

Tags: Cancer Care; CancerSmart; Screening; Treatment; Lung Cancer

Slide Show

Respite and Relaxation: Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Patient Recreation Pavilion

By Media Staff | Friday, August 30, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Patient Recreation Pavilion offers a healing environment where patients and their loved ones come to discover or rediscover the things that bring them enjoyment.

Tags: Cancer Care; Counseling & Support; Social Work

Survivorship

Helping Cancer Survivors Rebuild Their Lives after Treatment

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, August 12, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Resources for Life After Cancer program was created to support cancer survivors in dealing with psychological, physical, and practical issues related to cancer and its treatment.

Tags: Counseling & Support; Survivorship; Social Work; Virtual Groups

Ask the Expert

How Can I Maintain a Healthy Diet during and after My Breast Cancer Treatment?

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Wednesday, July 3, 2013

In this “Ask the Expert” feature, Cara Anselmo, a registered dietitian nutritionist, discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy diet while undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Tags: Cancer Care; Counseling & Support; Prevention; Breast Cancer

Q&A

Strategies for Women to Cope with Sexual and Vaginal Health Concerns Related to Cancer

By Andrea Peirce, BA, Writer/Editor | Friday, June 14, 2013

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

Tags: Cancer Care; Survivorship; Sexual Health; Breast Cancer; Cervical Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Endometrial Cancer; Ovarian Cancer; Uterine Cancer

Pictured: Alma Fuentes & Allison Mushalko

Event

Show Displays Memorial Sloan-Kettering Patient Artwork

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Thursday, June 6, 2013

The 60th annual Memorial Sloan-Kettering Patient Art Show drew enthusiastic crowds to view and purchase works by patients and former patients.

Tags: Counseling & Support; Giving; The Society of MSKCC

Pictured: Health & Wellness Seminar Speakers

Event

Office of Diversity Programs Presents a Cancer Health and Wellness Seminar

By Celia Gittelson | Friday, May 3, 2013

More than 100 people participated in a community-based cancer health and wellness seminar sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs as part of National Minority Cancer Awareness Month.

Tags: Cancer Care; Counseling & Support; Screening

Event

Virtual Groups Provide Patients with Online Cancer Support and Education

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Friday, April 12, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Virtual Groups program offers patients private, online support and education sessions to participate in from home or work.

Tags: Cancer Care; Counseling & Support; Virtual Groups

Q&A

Urologist John Mulhall Explains Strategies for Addressing Sexual Health Concerns for Men with Cancer

By Media Staff | Friday, March 8, 2013

Dr. Mulhall, director of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s Male Sexual and Reproductive Medicine Program, explains common concerns about male sexual health and offers advice for men and their partners.

Tags: Cancer Care; Counseling & Support; Survivorship; Sexual Health; Bladder Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Testicular Cancer

Video

Watch Experts Discuss Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

By Jim Stallard, MA, Writer/Editor | Tuesday, February 5, 2013

In a recent discussion as part of Memorial Sloan-Kettering’s CancerSmart lecture series, bladder cancer experts spoke about symptoms, risk factors, and the latest treatment options available.

Tags: Cancer Care; CancerSmart; Diagnosis; Bladder Cancer; Treatment

Survivorship

Coping with “Scanxiety” during and after Cancer Treatment

By Memorial Sloan-Kettering | Friday, January 18, 2013

Memorial Sloan-Kettering experts offer strategies for dealing with concerns about cancer treatments, procedures, and scans.

Tags: Cancer Care; Survivorship; Psychiatry; Integrative Medicine

Q&A

Behavioral Psychologist Tim Ahles Discusses Cognitive Changes Associated with Cancer Treatment

By Julie Grisham, MS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, December 27, 2012

Problems with cognitive function can significantly impact a person’s quality of life after cancer treatment. New research is focused on the link between cancer treatment and cognitive changes.

Tags: Cancer Care; Cognitive Testing; Treatment

In the Clinic

Medication Used Before, During, and After Radiation Treatment Helps Men with Prostate Cancer Maintain Overall Sexual Function

By Andrea Peirce, BA and Media Staff
Friday, November 30, 2012

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

Tags: Cancer Care; Clinical Research; Clinical Trials; Sexual Health; Radiation Therapy; Prostate Cancer

In the Community

Community Service Plan Update Details Efforts in Cancer Care, Tobacco Cessation, and Healthcare Access

By Media Staff | Friday, October 5, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering highlights initiatives to help meet the cancer-related healthcare needs of our community and to improve access to healthcare services.

Tags: Cancer Care; CancerSmart; Counseling & Support

Pictured: At Eternity’s Gate by Vincent van Gogh

In the Clinic

New Form of Psychotherapy Might Ease Emotional Suffering of Terminally Ill Cancer Patients

By Eva Kiesler, PhD, Science Writer/Editor | Monday, April 30, 2012

Memorial Sloan-Kettering researchers have found that people in the late stages of cancer might benefit from meaning-centered psychotherapy, a treatment aimed at helping people sustain a sense of meaning and purpose.

Tags: Counseling & Support; Research; Clinical Research; Psychiatry; Palliative Care