Thoracic surgeon Robert Downey talks about the quality of the multidisciplinary care at Memorial Sloan Kettering and the experience of following patients for years after helping to cure them.
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Jim Mazzio
Feb 5, 2014 • 8:52 PM
Margaret Kaplan
Feb 5, 2014 • 10:05 PM
Christine Zhao
Feb 6, 2014 • 10:40 AM
Mark Strauss
Apr 29, 2014 • 5:17 PM
Sergey Martsenyuk.
Jul 3, 2014 • 4:40 PM
Hello. My name is Sergey Martsenyuk. I am a future doctor from Ukraine. I very much want to continue to learn and work for you ... but do not have large financial opportunities. If you can tell me how to act.
Ukrainian Cure finished university. Now I am on a residency in Kiev. I would be grateful for your reply.
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Jul 3, 2014 • 9:22 PM
In reply to Hello. My name is Sergey by Sergey Martsenyuk.
Sergey, you may be interested in learning about in our International Observership Program. For more information about the program, you can go to http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/healthcare-professionals/international… or send an email to intnlprg@mskcc.org.
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Edward Degeorgis
Jan 27, 2015 • 6:49 PM
I met Dr. Downey after I was diagnosed with non small cell lung cancer. After two rounds of chemo therapy and radiation treatments, my tumor shrunk enough where Dr. Downey felt comfortable to perform a left phneumonectomy in 1997.
Eighteen years and two grandchildren later I am still around, thanks to Dr. Downey, Dr. Orsini and Dr. Devereau and their staff.
Funny, I recall Dr. downey looking alot younger.
You can't find a better surgeon, in my opinion.
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Jan 27, 2015 • 10:23 PM
In reply to I met Dr. Downey after I was by Edward Degeorgis
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Sep 3, 2015 • 9:12 AM
Linda Chase
Sep 10, 2015 • 1:56 AM
It is just over fifteen years ago that I was treated at MSKCC for non small cell lung cancer late stage 3 or early stage 4. I believe by the grace of God and by having the most brilliant, Dr. David Kelson I had a most positive outcome against cancer. Because of the success of Dr. Kelsons treatment, I was a possible candidate for surgery. I will always remember that I had been inoperable and my anticipation waiting to meet Dr.Downey for his opinion. He gave me such hope and support and I will always remember the day and my first meeting with him. He is the most wonderful, gifted surgeon He is a warm, kind and caring person---I truly cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for him and the extra care and kindness I feel he has always given. I thank Dr. Kelson, Dr. Rosenzweig, my radiologist and Dr. Downey as they are absolutely the dream team. I know I am alive today because of each of them. I feel truly blessed to have made it 15 years and to be here today as a single mother for my son, who was a five your old at diagnosis, and is now a senior in college. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Thank you MSKCC!
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Sep 10, 2015 • 10:44 AM
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Marcelo Quiroga
Aug 22, 2016 • 3:11 PM
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Aug 22, 2016 • 4:32 PM
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Meg Davis
Sep 27, 2017 • 12:45 PM
Today I was telling a co-worker about my Mom and Dr. Downey. She was diagnosed with lung cancer in 1995. Being her only child, I was desperate to find a good Dr and made an appointment at Sloan Kettering. Dr. Downey was so compassionate and caring towards my Mom. The cancer had spread to her neck bones. Dr. Downey wanted her to have radiation to see if the tumor could shrink enough for him to operate. Unfortunately, while it did in fact shrink, he determined with conference of several other Drs. that she would not fair well with an operation. This was not what we wanted to hear. I was a mess. The next day he called me to see how I was! He also wanted me to read an article that he came across a few days prior and thought that I could use the wisdom written in the article. The article explained how a patient usually feels a sense of calm when they realize that the cancer can not be cured BUT the people who love them are the ones that have the hardest time. It was hard to read but it was the truth. My Mom had also asked about how long she would have and Dr. Downy refused to say, adding, "would it make a difference in your life to know and we could not say since Drs. are not God." This was very true as well. My Mom refused chemo and lived 2 more quality years with the last 3 being the toughest. When she died I called Dr. Downy and to let him know she passed. I know he was a busy Dr but I wanted to thank him as well. He informed me that now he could tell me that the Dr. guestimate for my Mom's cancer, location and other factors would put her at least 3 months to live. This is not a happy ending story. However, to this day I speak of Dr Downy and I do so with gratitude and know that without a doubt he did the very best that he could for my Mom. He helped her make the best decision and helped me trust her decision. Thank you Dr. Downy for being the caring, kind, compassionate person you are. Know that you made a difference in my life.
Mindy Schwartz-Brown
Aug 31, 2018 • 2:21 PM
Dr.Downey takes care of my husband who, as a physician-researcher himself, is difficult to impress and not easily convinced.
Upon meeting Dr. Downey and listening to him, he knew immediately he’d found a clinician who loves his work, knows his field in great breadth and cares deeply about patient care. We are indebted to him for his care and interest and always enjoy seeing him.
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Sep 4, 2018 • 8:59 AM
In reply to Dr.Downey takes care of my… by Mindy Schwartz-Brown
What a wonderful Dr, and more than that, a wonderful person. My wife Jane is still here in great part, as a result of his abilities. Thanks again Doc !