Insights

We’ve gathered valuable insights and resources to help benefits leaders understand how MSK Direct provides value to employees, members, and their loved ones impacted by cancer. You’ll find life-changing patient stories, key insights into MSK’s early screening and prevention advances, discussions on addressing access disparities, and much more.

Learn about MSK Direct In the News, Testimonials, Programs & Events, and Webinars.

Join us for the annual MSK Direct Benefits Leaders’ Summit: Transforming cancer support, benefits, and care delivery

Building support in the workplace is essential for employees and union members impacted by cancer. We invite you to learn from your peers, as well as MSK and industry experts about the latest cancer support, benefits, and care delivery innovations and strategies.

When:
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)
Conference: 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Reception: 5:00 p.m. (US ET)

Where:
MSK’s Zuckerman Research Center
417 E 68 St, New York, NY

In the News

Four people who were successfully treated for rectal cancer in a clinical trial at Memorial Sloan Kettering are seen posing outdoors with the trial’s two principal investigators.

Rectal Cancer Disappears After Experimental Use of Immunotherapy

FDA Approves First Targeted Drug To Treat HER2-Low Breast Cancer: Trastuzumab Deruxtecan (T-DXd)

An illustration of a fish fin touching a human finger

Hands, Feet, and Fins: The Connection That Explains Acral Melanoma

Dr. Carol Brown Discusses Health Equity at White House, ASCO Events

New Research Shows the HPV Cancer Vaccine Saves Lives

father and daughter in selfie taken outdoors

Young Adults and the Alarming Rise of Colorectal Cancer: New Insights from Memorial Sloan Kettering Experts

Testimonials

VIDEO | 02:36

Why Clients Choose to Partner with MSK Direct

VIDEO | 04:48

How an MSK Direct second opinion changed her life

MSK Direct Education & Events

Video | 39:25

Addressing Disparities in Cancer Care with Dr. Carol Brown

Video | 51:19

Advancing Clinical Innovation and Influencing Cancer Care in the Community with Dr. Bob Li and Dr. Oren Cahlon

Benefits Leaders Summit: Broadening Access to Cancer Solutions

VIDEO | 51:23

New Opportunities in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Dr. Ken Offit discusses exciting innovative technology that allows for more precision in identifying cancers in your employee population.

Dr. James Robinson considers the economic value of liquid biopsy cancer diagnostics for patients.

VIDEO | 46:52

Economic Considerations for Cancer Diagnostics

Dr. James Robinson advises benefits leaders to be targeted in how new technology and screening tools are used, and to holistically examine the patient journey to evaluate the cost benefit.

A panel discussion with executive health benefits leaders on cost-effective cancer care models.

VIDEO | 40:35

Panel Discussion: Cost-effective Cancer Care Models

A robust panel discussion on the adoption of cost-effective cancer care models. Looking at the entire cancer journey and engaging patients longitudinally are key success factors.

Webinars

MSK’s Center for Young Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers, Co-Director, Dr. Robin Mendelsohn

VIDEO | 49:43

Colorectal Cancer Screening with Dr. Robin Mendelsohn

MSK’s Center for Young Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers, Co-Director, Dr. Robin Mendelsohn presents an in-depth overview on colorectal cancer risk factors, including family history and dietary habits, and how colorectal cancer screening can help find the disease early when it is most curable.

VIDEO | 09:36

Liquid Biopsy & New Technologies for Early Cancer Detection

Discover New Technologies for Early Cancer Detection with Dr. Bob Li.

VIDEO | 55:58

Discussion: Hear what employers are asking MSK on early cancer detection

MSK Direct Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Bob Li and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Oren Cahlon discuss the importance of traditional screening approaches and exciting new biotech innovations to help detect cancer early when it is most easily curable.

VIDEO | 57:17

Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar

MSK's Department of Radiology discuss breast cancer awareness, being proactive about your breast health, and the importance of annual screening mammograms.