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Overview of the MSK Ralph Lauren Center
The MSK Ralph Lauren Center (RLC) offers cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support services. Since its founding in 2003, the RLC has served the Harlem community and surrounding neighborhoods by providing high-quality care in a warm, welcoming, and culturally sensitive environment. The center has cared for thousands of people, making it a beacon for accessible, compassionate cancer care for residents of Harlem and beyond.
The RLC’s supportive services include a renowned patient navigation program, financial counseling, and an array of other social services. There is also a medically tailored food pantry supplemented with nutritional counseling.
The RLC is highly active in the community. It sponsors health fairs, hosts support groups, and provides free screenings in Harlem.
Services Offered
At RLC, we offer:
- cancer screening
- diagnostic and treatment services for most adult cancers and blood disorders
- breast cancer evaluation
- counseling and support
- patient follow-up
- nutritional counseling and food assistance
Patient navigators including Carmen Navarro help patients with questions involving treatment, financial and travel arrangements, and more.
Care Team
At Memorial Sloan Kettering, doctors, nurses, and other specialists work together on treatment teams for each patient. This means that your care team is highly experienced in caring for people with the type of cancer you have. In addition to your medical care, your team will also develop a plan to care for your total well-being, including support for your family and loved ones.
Our Providers
- Lewis J. Kampel, MD
- Henry Godfrey, MD
- Rosa Nouvini, MD
- Kathleen Killoren, MD, MSW
- Karla Giboyeaux, Clinical Dietitian
- Octavio Moreno-Lomeli, Clinical Social Worker
- Marta Sales, Nurse Practitioner
- Claudia Ortiz, Nurse Practitioner
Visiting the MSK Ralph Lauren Center
The RLC is close to the 2/3 subway stop at 125th Street and Lenox Avenue and 4, 5, and 6 subway stop at 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. It’s also conveniently located by the Harlem-125th Street Metro North train stop.
The closest parking is on 124th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, or the Henry J. Carter Hospital lot at 1752 Park Avenue (between 122nd and Park Avenue).
Visiting Us
We want your visit to be as comfortable and convenient at possible. You may find it helpful to learn more about the RLC, as well as general information about Memorial Sloan Kettering and New York City, including accommodations, transportation details, and advice about the area to help find your way.