MSK Offers Second Opinions for Cancer Diagnosis: 9 Things Patients Should Know
News & Events
Get the latest on MSK’s groundbreaking cancer research, innovations, and MSK Direct events.
MSK in the News
MSK cancer experts are advancing research and patient care every day. Explore the latest breakthroughs, and the dedicated professionals who make it all happen.
The History and Future of Cancer Vaccines at MSK
Lung Cancer Treatment Advances from MSK Presented at 2025 ASCO Meeting
MSK Direct Clinical Partnership Program
The MSK Direct Clinical Partnership Program connects clinical leaders with MSK experts and peers to share insights, drive innovation, and improve patient outcomes. Participate in events on emerging cancer breakthroughs—some offering CME credit.
Previous event topics include:
- The value and impact of a second opinion for cancer
- Lung cancer treatment innovations for better outcomes
- Understanding young onset colorectal cancer
- Integrative medicine for managing cancer symptoms and reducing hospitalizations
If you or your clinical staff is interested in joining the MSK Direct Clinical Partnership Program, please contact Samantha Miller, [email protected], to learn more.
Events
Explore upcoming and on-demand MSK Direct events for business and clinical leaders.
MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit
MSK Direct’s Benefits Leaders’ Summit is an annual event that brings together employers, unions, health plans, and industry experts to share strategies for improving outcomes and reducing cancer risk.
Discover past Summits below.
2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit
Video | 31:12
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and MSK Direct State of the Union
At the 2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit, MSK’s Chief Physician Executive, Dr. Lisa DeAngelis, shares key recognitions in MSK’s research innovations and how MSK is building towards the future.
Video | 29:14
Understanding Today’s Dynamic Cancer Screening Recommendations
At the 2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit, American Cancer Society’s Natasha Coleman provides insight into the American Cancer Society’s screening guidelines process and how new developments in cancer screening are enacted.
Video | 1:00:25
Health Plan and Employer Strategies That Work
Watch this dynamic panel discussion from the 2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit on how plan sponsors approach screening, their role in improving adherence, and how they support members in getting screened.
Video | 24:46
Health Equity in Action: Driving Screening Adherence and Primary Care Excellence
At the 2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit, Dr. Alan Roth of MediSys Health Network gives a real-world example of how integrative advanced primary care models can help broaden access and improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Video | 31:50
Innovator Spotlight: Breakthroughs in Early Cancer Detection
Learn about these four innovative companies at the 2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit, who are influencing the future of early cancer detection through personalization and emerging technologies.
Video | 17:57
How MSK Guides Patients Through Diagnosis and Treatment
At the 2025 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit, MSK Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Alexis Chidi, presents a patient’s journey following screening, detailing each step of the care process at MSK—from diagnostics and early-stage treatment to ongoing care and survivorship. She also highlights MSK’s approach to lung cancer screening and early detection.
2024 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit
Video | 44:20
The Value of Virtual Integrative Medicine for Cancer
Dr. Jun J. Mao presents at the 2024 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit on the value of virtual integrative medicine for cancer.
Video | 1:03:26
Panel Discussion - The Importance of Cancer Care Navigation
Video | 45:03
Manager Tools to Support Employees in Crisis
Cancer survivor and author of “The Cancer Channel,” Sarah McDonald talks about her cancer journey and how employers can help support their employees and members affected by cancer.
Video | 56:31
Panel Discussion – Cancer Benefits and Policy Best Practices
Video | 35:42
The Evolution of Cancer Care Delivery
Dr. Robert Daly presents at the 2024 MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit on the evolution and future of cancer care delivery.
Learn more