Annik Allen

Global Media Relations @amgen | @HofstraU alum | Proud New Englander living in Brooklyn | Views are my own and do not reflect my employer

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Did you know that March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month? @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @AndreaCercek joined @TODAYshow to discuss the latest advances in treatment and the importance of early detection and regular screenings. https://t.co/wBlazVQZlJ

[TIME @TIME]

.@MSKCancerCenter's Dr. Andrea Cercek says that some early-onset cancer cases defy easy explanation.

She’s treated patients in their 20s and even teens with tumors that, biologically, “look just like a regular 80-year-old’s tumor.” These cases stump her https://t.co/h7r3TGaV5v

[Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @MSKCancerCenter]

Congratulations to David Rubenstein, an MSK Board of Trustees member who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the nation’s highest civilian honor — earlier this month.

“This is a tremendous recognition of all that David has accomplished throughout his extraordinary lifetime,” says President & CEO Dr. Selwyn Vickers.

Read more: https://t.co/8QzfbmC834

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Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report from the @AmericanCancer. @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @Neil_Iyengar discusses this alarming trend with @nytimes @RoniNYTimes https://t.co/P9W1zIZRAQ

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“My life didn’t stop with that cancer diagnosis,” says @MSKCancerCenter patient Raymond Kurdziel, 15 years later. Recent advancements in medicine have drastically changed what it means to live with late-stage cancer. https://t.co/iC1WMTxozs

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Some early breast cancer patients can safely avoid specific surgeries, according to two new studies. Dr. Monica Morrow from @MSKCancerCenter, who was not involved with the research, shares what the findings mean for breast cancer patients. https://t.co/XHM0vonYuX

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What is the breast cancer risk assessment score and how does it work? @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @Neil_Iyengar shares what you need you know for @POPSUGAR https://t.co/EoIF8cgwsH

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Very proud to announce @MSKCancerCenter and @nmdp_org have been nominated for a #ShortyImpact Award for our work on the American Symphony: Become a Lifesaver campaign. Please vote for us! https://t.co/9vNjGo19GE

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Every summer, undergrads from diverse backgrounds get the opportunity to explore careers in cancer research and clinical care at @MSKCancerCenter through the Summer Clinical Oncology Research Experience program. Student Isaiah Caines shares his experience this summer in this Q&A.

[The Cancer Letter @TheCancerLetter]

Undergrad intern at @MSKCancerCenter poses a profound question: What if Henrietta Lacks had a Black doctor?
https://t.co/bIL8TAgJQ1

[Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @MSKCancerCenter]

Hear from MSK's Chief Strategy Officer Dr. @anaeze_offodile as he shares what's next in #AI and #healthcare with @cnbcevents ⬇️.

[Selwyn M. Vickers @DrVickersMSK]

The idea to harness the immune system to fight cancer was born at MSK more than a century ago, and subsequent scientific breakthroughs at MSK have continued to shape the field of immunotherapy. Learn more about The Olayan Center for Cancer Vaccines at MSK: https://t.co/z33uIRhtXi

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There is an alarming trend of more younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer, yet many people don't know the signs to look for. @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @AndreaCercek breaks down common symptoms of colon cancer for @SELFmagazine. https://t.co/bxaWt3SYRy

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Learn more about what causes brain tumors and why they're (thankfully) not that common in this @USATODAYhealth story written by @darylaustinUT featuring @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @AndreaCercek. https://t.co/oit8r6aXMm

[Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center @MSKCancerCenter]

“If you feel like you're not being heard and things are not being taken seriously, you’re probably right."

MSK's @Neil_Iyengar shares how to tell if you are experiencing medical gaslighting and what to do about it for @SELFmagazine. ⬇️ https://t.co/WqiTdBVECB

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For @Bloomberg, @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. Kimberly Feigin shares what people need to know about the new FDA rule requiring mammogram reports to notify women whether they have dense breasts and may need additional screening. https://t.co/zAwOZuW9CH

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How much fiber do you really need—and can it reduce your risk of colon cancer? @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @Neil_Iyengar shares his expertise for National Geographic. https://t.co/vIICIVQe19

[Mark Awad @DrMarkAwad]

I'm honored to join the phenomenal thoracic group @MSKCancerCenter as we continue working with the global oncology community to advance care for our patients worldwide with groundbreaking new discoveries and practice-changing therapies. #LCSM

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What is breast density and why it is important to know if you have dense breasts? @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. Kimberly Feigin explains for @CNN @JacqEHoward https://t.co/atoHct637f

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Starting next week on September 10, the FDA will require that people nationwide be notified whether their mammograms reveal dense breast tissue. @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. Kimberly Feigin spoke with @Brabbott42 at @WSJ about what people should know. https://t.co/IsxsG6vmpZ

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A new study finds that consuming red meat and processed meat are linked to colon cancer risk in younger adults. @MSKCancerCenter's Dr. @Neil_Iyengar shares what people should know for @HuffPost @JillianGloria https://t.co/Ulsq0SeKky