Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Our main campus and inpatient hospital are located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. We also have outpatient facilities in Commack, Uniondale, and Hauppauge on Long Island, New York; West Harrison in Westchester County, New York; and Basking Ridge, Montvale, and Middletown in New Jersey; as well as several locations in New York City.

In January 2025, moments before boarding a flight to Florida to visit her daughter and grandchildren, Suncera received l...
03/12/2026

In January 2025, moments before boarding a flight to Florida to visit her daughter and grandchildren, Suncera received life-changing news. At 61, she was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive breast cancer in her right breast.

“I knew immediately where I wanted to go for care,” Suncera says. “I have to go to MSK.”

Suncera met with MSK breast surgeon Dr. Lisa Allen and MSK plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Allen. From the start, she felt reassured.

“When Dr. Lisa Allen saw me, the first thing she asked was, ‘Has anyone discussed your results with you?’ I knew right then I was in good hands,” Suncera shares. “She spent nearly an hour going through my results and explained everything.”

Suncera underwent a lumpectomy and lymph node removal with MSK breast surgeon Dr. Lisa Allen, followed by reconstructive surgery with MSK plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Robert Allen. She later completed 16 radiation treatments and is currently taking hormone therapy. On June 23, 2025, Suncera marked a major milestone by ringing the bell at MSK after completing radiation treatment.

Fast forward to today, Suncera lives in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she enjoys walking along the beach at sunrise, cooking for loved ones, writing, and advocating for others affected by breast cancer. A mother of two and grandmother of seven, family is at the center of everything she does, along with her “Girl Gang,” a close-knit group of friends she considers part of her support system.

When asked what her advice would be for someone newly diagnosed: “A breast cancer diagnosis can feel like your world is ending, but it’s really the start of a different journey,” she says. “Find your people. Seek support from those who understand what you’re going through. And most importantly, trust your care team. For me, it’s not about being ‘strong.’ It’s about resilience.”

Leave a 🩷 for Suncera!

Notice blood in your stool or when you wipe? While it's natural to feel worried — and maybe a little embarrassed to tell...
03/12/2026

Notice blood in your stool or when you wipe? While it's natural to feel worried — and maybe a little embarrassed to tell anyone, even your doctor — it’s important to recognize when something isn’t right and to know when you should speak to a healthcare provider.

“Talking about bathroom concerns can be uncomfortable,” says MSK colore**al surgeon Dr. Maria Widmar. “But it’s a vital part of your health that you need to pay attention to, at any age.”

Dr. Widmar answers common questions about re**al bleeding and offers insights on when to talk to your doctor about your symptoms: https://bit.ly/4unEKGQ

In June 2021, David was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at just 36 years old. As former college runner and current...
03/06/2026

In June 2021, David was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer at just 36 years old.

As former college runner and current avid cycler, David was constantly in tune with his body, and he knew something was off when the numbers he was hitting in training didn’t match up. Then came the abdominal pain.

A scan soon confirmed his diagnosis. David made the decision to travel to MSK from suburban Philadelphia for treatment, under the multidisciplinary care of colore**al surgeon Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar, gastroenterologist Dr. Robin Mendelsohn, gastrointestinal oncologist Dr. Sree Chalsani, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgeon Dr. Michael D'Angelica.

“I would not have made it this far without the incredible doctors, nurses, and support team at MSK,” David shares. “They were there when I needed them the most.”

David’s initial treatment consisted of removal of the right turn of the colon and two nodules in the liver, and twelve cycles of systemic chemotherapy and three cycles of targeted hepatic chemotherapy (through a hepatic artery infusion pump). About 4.5 months after chemotherapy, the rest of his colon was removed. David’s scans have been clear ever since.

One thing he says he’s especially grateful for during this treatment: MSK’s support services.

“MSK’s extensive patient services—like social work, peer support, and education—have been essential in supporting me, my wife, and my children during the invisible struggle of our cancer journey.” David and his family were able to participate in MSK-led activities and therapies including patient gatherings, at-home art kits, and paint nights. He’s also helped raise more than $32,000 to support these services at MSK.

Today, David, 41, and Kaitlin live outside of Boston and enjoy family time with their son and daughter. Their daughter, who was born one month after David completed chemotherapy, has the middle name Sloan, in honor of MSK.

His advice to someone who is newly diagnosed, particularly at such a young age: “You have to trust your team. Whatever that team is. The group in the room has to be the ones that solve and figure it out, and MSK gave me that medical team.”

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MSK se une al Foro de LatinaSHARE: Voces Unidas Crean Cambio para participar en una conversación importante sobre los de...
03/05/2026

MSK se une al Foro de LatinaSHARE: Voces Unidas Crean Cambio para participar en una conversación importante sobre los desafíos que enfrentan las latinas con cáncer.

Durante este foro se abordarán temas clave como las barreras socioeconómicas y el acceso a recursos, la confianza en los servicios de salud, los estigmas culturales y los efectos en la salud mental.

📅 11 de marzo de 2026
🕗 8:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (ET)
📍 Evento en persona

El foro se llevará a cabo completamente en español.

Registro gratuito:
https://bit.ly/3O7Dozo

They are four words that can make your world stop: “You have colore**al cancer.” After the shock wears off, many people ...
03/05/2026

They are four words that can make your world stop: “You have colore**al cancer.”

After the shock wears off, many people ask themselves, “What do I do now?”

MSK gastrointestinal medical oncologist Dr. Michael Foote shares what to do next after diagnosis, including tips for lowering your stress: https://bit.ly/4rYjrKo

Women's History Month Employee Spotlight | "Caring for patients and advocating for them has given me an appreciation for...
03/05/2026

Women's History Month Employee Spotlight | "Caring for patients and advocating for them has given me an appreciation for life that I’ve never experienced anywhere else."

MSK clinical nurse Adelita Xóchitl Hinojosa-Martin has spent her life weaving together science and creativity — using both to uplift the people around her. A lifelong dancer, Adelita began training at age five and competed through college, often teaching classes to offset tuition. She also volunteered in nursing homes and low-cost veterinary clinics.

In 2005, Adelita graduated cm laude from Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and made the leap from Texas to New York City, finding her way to the doors of MSK.

After the birth of her second child, Adelita completed a travel nursing position at Weill Cornell. She then returned to MSK, this time in Outpatient Neurosurgery, before eventually rejoining the Neuro Advanced Care Unit (NACU). There, she cares for patients with neuro-oncology, neurosurgical, orthopedic, and telemetry needs.

When she isn’t at MSK, Adelita dances professionally. She has taught at some of New York City's most prestigious studios, including Joffrey Ballet School’s Jazz & Contemporary Summer Intensive, Steps on Broadway, Peridance, and Broadway Dance Center, and and many more. In 2025, she channeled her dual passions and created Larga Vista Dance, a company created to empower women through art and evidence-based healthcare.

When asked what Women's History Month means to her, Adelita shares: "It's about honoring the beauty, brilliance, and complexity of women — and being unapologetic about discussing women's experiences."

Paul, an MSK patient, knew within three minutes that MSK was different. When he first called to talk through his prostat...
03/04/2026

Paul, an MSK patient, knew within three minutes that MSK was different.

When he first called to talk through his prostate cancer diagnosis, Paul assumed he’d be asked to fill out a long list of forms. Instead, he found that MSK had done the preparation for him. His new care team already had his biopsy slides on hand and were reviewing them. “That’s when I knew I was in the right hands,” he says.

That early experience stayed with him. It’s also what eventually led Paul to join MSK’s Patient and Family Advisory Council for Quality (PFACQ), which brings the patient and caregiver perspective into everything the institution does.

As his care moved forward at MSK, Paul felt consistently supported — through testing, decision-making, and surgery, even during the height of COVID. “They heard me and addressed my worries,” he says.

As part of his recovery, Paul’s MSK team was clear: Daily walking was essential. He committed to walking at least two miles a day — a pledge he has kept for more than 1,800 consecutive days, logging some 6,000 miles. Paul continues to take walks daily, whether to his local coffee shop or along the beach at the Jersey Shore or on Cape Cod, capturing photos of the sunrise along the way.

Today, Paul serves as a PFACQ representative on MSK’s Clinical Council and Patient Education Committee, helping review clinical standards and patient-facing materials. It’s the same steady, thoughtful approach he brings — step by step — to representing patients at MSK.

“By being a member of PFACQ I get the privilege of learning about all the different ways a patient experience can be impacted and how we can always attain an even higher bar.”

Learn more about PFACQ and apply here: https://bit.ly/4aY5zIQ

Employee Spotlight | “Every department I’ve been a part of at MSK over the past 14 years has been very mission-based and...
02/25/2026

Employee Spotlight | “Every department I’ve been a part of at MSK over the past 14 years has been very mission-based and focused on finding solutions," says Terron Browne, a Project Manager for the Design & Construction team at MSK. "I really value that."

When Terron Browne joined MSK in 2012, it wasn’t a title or a role that stood out to him first — it was the people. From the start, he noticed something that felt genuine: colleagues who truly cared about the work and about one another.

Over the years, his path has taken him across the organization, from ambulatory operations to digital health and now Design & Construction, even participating in Cycle for Survival. Each move reflects MSK’s culture of opportunity, but also Terron’s willingness to keep learning, growing, and saying yes to new challenges.

Today, as a Project Manager in Design & Construction, Terron focuses on implementation, helping ensure major projects move forward smoothly. Despite the different teams and roles, Terron sees a common thread running through his career. “At the core, it’s always been about serving our patients," he shares. "That’s the through line, and that’s why I’m still here.”

When reflecting on Black History Month, Terron emphasizes awareness and intention. “We have a diverse workforce, and people are impacted differently by environmental, cultural, and political forces," he shares. "Being open to differences in perspective goes a long way in creating a healthy, supportive environment.”

Right now, researchers at MSK are leading investigations into the causes of early-onset cancer — examining everything fr...
02/24/2026

Right now, researchers at MSK are leading investigations into the causes of early-onset cancer — examining everything from genetics to environmental factors to lifestyle and biology.

"For breast cancer specifically, We’re studying how earlier menstruation and delayed later childbearing may be extending exposure to reproductive hormones, potentially increasing risk," says Dr. Shari Goldfarb, an MSK breast medical oncologist. "Philanthropy plays a vital role in making research like this possible."

This month, consider supporting MSK's work towards discovering therapies to bring hope to people impacted by cancer. Today, your gift goes 2X further to fund cancer care and research that saves lives, not only today but for years to come. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3OyNpG7

02/23/2026

After the major snowstorm that struck our area, all MSK sites plan to open at their normal time on Tuesday, February 24.

If we need to reschedule or change your visit to a video visit, we will call you. If you want to reschedule, call your care team.

Check back here for updates.

02/22/2026

Winter storm update: Due to severe weather, MSK Westchester is closed today, Monday, February 23. Patients will be contacted about rescheduling their appointments.

For patients with appointments at other MSK sites: If we need to reschedule or change your visit to a video visit, we will call you. If you want to reschedule, call your care team.

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