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Sloan Kettering Institute
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- Research
  - - Programs & Centers
    - Sloan Kettering Institute
      Pursuing basic and translational research across 9 programs and 100+ labs
    - Memorial Hospital research
      Focusing on clinical cancer research and population health
    - Human Oncology & Pathogenesis Program (HOPP)
      Bridging the lab and the clinic through translational research
    - Collaborative research centers
      Fostering interdisciplinary collaborations between laboratory scientists and clinicians
    - Extramural collaborations
      Partnering with other academic and research institutions
  - - Research at MSK
    - Our research impact
    - Research topics
    - Core facilities & resources
      Offering state-of-the-art resources for our researchers
    - Find a researcher or lab
    - Education & training programs
- Education & Training
  - - For Research
    - Postdoctoral training
    - Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
      Offering a curriculum with a focus on cancer
    - PhD & MD/PhD programs
    - MSK Bridge program
      Connecting college seniors to future careers in biomedicine
    - High school & undergraduate summer programs
- Careers
- MSK Direct
- - - In the U.S.
    - English
    - Español
    - Pу́сский
    - Outside of the U.S.
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    - Deutsch
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    - 한국어
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    - Italiano
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Integrative Medicine Newsletter: Your Guide to Self-Care and Support

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Our seasonal newsletter provides information for you and caregivers. Every issue features stories from our team of experts, including tips on exercise, herbs and supplements, eating well, and more.

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Self-Care Videos

VIDEO | 31:25

Touch Therapy for Caregivers

Massage and touch can be important components of the healing process both during and after cancer treatment. A massage therapist from Memorial Sloan Kettering’s integrative medicine service gives a demonstration of different techniques that caregivers can use on their loved ones.

VIDEO | 33:00

Qigong for Cancer Survivors: An Introduction

Integrative medicine specialist Yang Yang describes the benefits of qigong for cancer survivors, and demonstrates exercises and meditation.

VIDEO | 12:00

The Role of Integrative Therapy in Cancer Care

Breast medical oncologist and acupuncturist Ting Bao discusses the role of integrative therapies in the cancer setting.

VIDEO | 23:00

Acupuncture in Cancer Care

Acupuncturist Jonathan Simon explains the science and theory behind the use of acupuncture for symptom relief.

VIDEO | 28:00

Complementary Therapies for Pain Management

Integrative medicine physician Gary Deng discusses complementary therapies for managing chronic pain.

VIDEO | 23:00

Exercise and Recovery

Fitness expert Donna Wilson emphasizes the importance of exercise in recovering from cancer treatment.

VIDEO | 28:00

The Benefits of Medical Massage

Massage therapist Michele Schuman discusses the use of massage to relieve pain and other symptoms.