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Strengthening Breast Cancer Survivorship Through Community Partnership

A Growing Commitment to Survivorship CareCancer survivorship is a lifelong journey. At Weill Cornell Medicine, supporting patients beyond treatment remains a central priority. Led by Drs. Laura Pinheiro and Emily Tonorezos, the Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medicine hosted this year’s Breast Cancer Survivorship Retreat at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn... Read More

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Types of Eating Disorders and How to Manage Them

Nearly 1 in 10 Americans experience an eating disorder at some point in life, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Understanding the truth about the various types of eating disorders is important, since they can cause serious damage. Read on to learn about some of the most common eating disorders that threaten your good health and potentially your life.“Eating... Read More

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Here’s What We Know: How an Oncology Patient Navigator Can Help You

If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, you likely have questions. Oncology navigators offer answers and more. Also called patient navigators or oncology navigators, these caring experts walk alongside cancer patients throughout their cancer journeys.“Navigating a complex health-care system can be a barrier to care,” says Dr. Erica Phillips, internal medicine physician at Weill Cornell Medicine, associate director of Community Outreach and Engagement... Read More

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Podcast: A Family's Journey Through Seizures and Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

In this panel discussion, Dr. Caitlin Hoffman speaks with Jennifer O'Connor on her daughter Claire's experiences with seizures and how she was treated through epilepsy surgery. Dr. Hoffman provides an initial overview of the complexities of seizures and epilepsy in child development. Then, Jennifer discusses Claire's condition and shares their family's heartfelt journey through fear, hope, and healing. Finally, the panelists highlight the role of surgery in managing the condition and why it can... Read More

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Infographic: Be Arthritis Aware, Move Better

Arthritis affects nearly 53 million American adults. Could it be affecting your joints?Download the guide or review the infographic below.

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Asthma Management: 5 Key Steps to Protect Your Health

Discover what effective asthma management looks like with five key steps. Managing asthma well can help you avoid flare-ups and stay active with fewer symptoms.

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Understanding Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency in Children

Learn about vitamin and mineral deficiency in children, including two of the most common types, vitamin D and iron. Discover key sources of these nutrients.

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Infographic: Understanding Preeclampsia for a Healthy Mom and Baby

Preeclampsia affects about 1 in 20 pregnancies. Learn symptoms and risk factors, so you can protect yourself and your little one.Download the guide here or review the infographic below.

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Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Therapy Offers a New Option for Advanced Melanoma

A newer type of cancer treatment, known as tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL), therapy is giving fresh hope to some people with advanced melanoma. TIL therapy uses a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer by leveraging specialized cells called T-lymphocytes to help destroy tumor cells.  It is a one-time process that involves extracting immune cells from a patient’s tumor, growing them in a laboratory, and then reinfusing them back into the patient’s body. TIL treatment may be used when... Read More