Listen to the latest JCO Art of Oncology episode with host @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social: "Taking Responsibility” by Dr. Hicks-Courant, who shares how caring for her father with ALS shaped how she approached her work as a gynecologic oncologist. 🎧: https://bit.ly/3T9Ny5d #gynonc

An illuminating interview with @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social on the history, ethics, and future of FDA oversight:

Interview: How Tragedy Changed the FDA

As the agency considers seven unapproved peptides, Michael A. Sekeres traces the origins of the FDA’s authority.

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New #ASCO #JCO Cancer Stories: "A Chance to Heal with Cold Hard Steel" with host @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social. Dr. Taylor Goodstein shares a powerful perspective on surgery, grief, and finding courage within our own fallibility. Tune in: https://bit.ly/4rG0nQL

In the latest #JCO Cancer Stories with host Dr. @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social Dr. Henry Bair shares a moving account of how vision care can honor end-of-life goals—helping a patient with failing sight write to his children. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3ZxVYD9 #ArtOfOncology

Listen to the latest #ASCO #JCO Cancer Stories: The Art of Oncology with host @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social. In this episode "Smell” with Dr. Cusick shares a connection to a cancer patient manifested as a scent. 🎧: ascopubs.org/do/smell-sce...

As oncologists, we grieve the loss of our patients. But can we call ourselves "bereaved?" Join me and Dr. Trisha Paul for this latest, fabulous @ascocancer.bsky.social #Cancer stories Podcast! ascopubs.org/do/you-berea... @umiami.bsky.social @urochester.bsky.social

Are You Bereaved? Allowing Yourself to Grieve a Patient | Podcast | ASCO Publications

Listen to JCO's Art of Oncology article,

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My latest essay for The Cancer Letter! My introduction to and lessons learned from Rick Pazdur @fda.gov! @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth @ash.hematology.org @ascocancer.bsky.social cancerletter.com/guest-editor...

My introduction to, and lessons learned from, Rick Pazdur - The Cancer Letter

This editorial has been adapted from “Drugs and the FDA: Safety, Efficacy, and the Public’s Trust.” Rick Pazdur, MD, the newly appointed director for the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the...

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Our latest @ascocancer.bsky.social Cancer Stories podcast has dropped! Join me and @AlexisDrutchas as we discuss honoring our patients' past lives and her amazing essay "The Man at the Bow!" ascopubs.org/do/man-bow-rem… @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social @umiamisoc.bsky.social

Pain in a lymph node after drinking alcohol? Sky-high calcium levels? My latest piece for @washingtonpost.com on surprising signs and symptoms of #Cancer! wapo.st/3JOZTHA @ascocancer.bsky.social @ash.hematology.org @umiami.bsky.social

Guest column | 4 surprising cancer symptoms you should know about, according to an oncologist

One of my patients felt chest pain after drinking wine. It turned out to be Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Crossing the FDA-Industry Rubicon, and the importance of avoiding undue influence on the companies @US_FDA regulates: my latest essay for @TheCancerLetter! 💊💉⚕️

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How George Tidmarsh crossed the FDA-industry Rubicon Guest editorial by @MikkaelSekeres.bsky.social https://cancerletter.com/guest-editorial/20251107_3/

The latest @ascocancer.bsky.social Cancer Stories podcast has dropped! Join me and Jamie Riches @columbiauniversity.bsky.social as we discuss her beautiful, deeply personal essay Reflection, and explore how an oncologist reacts to a family member with cancer. ascopubs.org/do/reflectio...

And what an honor to be recognized alongside @funchainmd.bsky.social and all of these other outstanding oncologists @ascocancer.bsky.social!

Pauline Funchain@funchainmd.bsky.social · 10mo ago

To be in the company of @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social @crisbergerot.bsky.social is wild! Congrats to my fellow Fellows. I am so honored to be in your company and to be recognized by @ASCO

Alison Loren, Adam Cuker, @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social named to @ash.hematology.org leadership https://cancerletter.com/in-brief/20251017_6c/

Alison Loren, Adam Cuker, Mikkael Sekeres named to ASH leadership - The Cancer Letter

The American Society of Hematology announced the election of three new members to its executive committee for terms starting after the2025 ASH Annual Meeting on Dec. 6-9 in Orlando. To access this subscriber-only content please log in or subscribe.If your institution has a site license, log in with IP-login or register for a sponsored account.**Not […]

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An English study found that the most common health complaints that led to a cancer diagnosis were: • A breast lump • Urinary tract symptoms • Change in bowel habits Here’s other symptoms you should know:

Guest column | I’m an oncologist. Here are common cancer symptoms you should know about.

Worried about a swollen lymph node or change in bowel habits? Keep these red flags in mind.

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Worried that a swollen lymph node or weight loss may indicate that you have cancer? My take @washingtonpost.com on common cancer symptoms you should know about. @ascopost.bsky.social @ash.hematology.org www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Guest column | I’m an oncologist. Here are common cancer symptoms you should know about.

Worried about a swollen lymph node or change in bowel habits? Keep these red flags in mind.

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It means so much to have your support @abrunner.bsky.social for @ash.hematology.org Councillor!! Thank you 😊🙏🩸

Andy Brunner@abrunner.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Excited to support @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social for ASH councilor! If you haven’t submitted not already vote elections are open until September 30: vote.escvote.com/ash/default....

I was excited today to vote on the #FutureLeadership of @ash.hematology.org ! As a member for 30 years deeply passionate to #Fight4Hematology I urge all of you to vote, I was honored to vote for an amazing trio @markcrowther @Adamcuker & @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social

🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 American Society of Hematology elections have opened!!!! 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 🩸 Join me in participating in this most democratic of processes! Check your email today and please vote!!!!

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What a privilege to chat with @ElaheIzadi on the @washingtonpost.com Post Reports podcast about everyday endocrine disrupting chemicals and cancer risk! 🧐🦀 Steps to avoid the chemicals and how worried should you be? @ash.hematology.org @ascocancer.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/pos...

What an oncologist wants us to know about everyday chemicals - The Washington Post

Endocrine disrupting chemicals can be found in everything from your nonstick pan to your shampoo. But what are they – and how worried should you really be about them?

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Our latest @ascocancer.bsky.social #CancerStories Podcast has dropped! Listen to the beautiful poem by Elane Kim @harvard.edu as we explore the relationship between mothers and daughters when a parent is sick. ascopubs.org/do/transcrip...

Transcription: Phone Call, 2018: A Mother’s Love in Illness | Podcast | ASCO Publications

Listen to Journal of Clinical Oncology's Art of Oncology poem,

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Wondering if BPAs, PFAS, or Phthalates in everyday household items can cause cancer? I discuss in my latest @washingtonpost.com article! 🍼🍳🧴 @umiamisoc.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Column | We asked an oncologist: Should we worry about endocrine disruptors?

The health concerns surrounding endocrine disruptors, such as phthalates, BPA and PFAS, can sound scary. But what we do know suggests the risks are low.

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news.abbvie.com/2025-06-16-A... Wow — top line VERONA results are negative — no advantage to AZA + VEN compared to AZA alone for higher-risk #MDSsm. AZA or DAC alone remain the standard for HR-MDS. So disappointing😢 🎗️🩸

⛱️☀️📖 You have heard of “light summer beach reads” — and now @JCO_ASCO brings you “stirring, emotionally powerful, reflective narrative summer writing” (practically the same, right??) But really, what a wonderful opportunity for young writers. ✍🏻📝👨‍💻 @oncoalert.bsky.social

Mikkael Sekeres@mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social · last yr.

Announcing the first EVER @ascocancer.bsky.social JCO Art of Oncology Narrative Medicine Contest! 🎉✍️🎗️🩺🎉 We're looking for essays that explore the human experience of cancer and reflect on the experience of trainees and early career hematologists/oncologists. Apply Now! ascopubs.org/jco/art-onco...

If you were diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and had a complete response to therapy, would you still undergo debilitating surgery? Join me with Dr. Carl Forsberg to hear what he decided on Cancer Stories! @ascocancer.bsky.social ascopubs.org/do/whipple-c...

A Whipple of Choice: Choosing Between Debilitating Surgery or Watchful Waiting | Podcast | ASCO Publications

Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology Art of Oncology article,

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Announcing the first EVER @ascocancer.bsky.social JCO Art of Oncology Narrative Medicine Contest! 🎉✍️🎗️🩺🎉 We're looking for essays that explore the human experience of cancer and reflect on the experience of trainees and early career hematologists/oncologists. Apply Now! ascopubs.org/jco/art-onco...

Art of Oncology Narrative Medicine Contest | Journal of Clinical Oncology

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5 surprising things linked to #cancer — and what to know about them. Studies suggest that tattoos, chemical hair straighteners and even hot tea might be a problem. Here’s what an oncologist recommends, by @mikkaelsekeres.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202... via @washingtonpost.com

I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk. My latest essay @washingtonpost.com (and I practice what I preach)! @umiamisoc.bsky.social @ascocancer.bsky.social @ash.hematology.org www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Column | I’m an oncologist. Here are 11 science-based ways to reduce your cancer risk.

About 40 percent of cancer cases are considered preventable. Try these lifestyle changes to stay healthy.

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5 surprising things linked to cancer — and what to do about them. My latest @washingtonpost.com column! ☕️🚬🍖💈 www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

Guest column | 5 surprising things linked to cancer — and what to know about them

Recent studies have suggested that tattoos, chemical hair straighteners and even hot tea might be a problem. Here’s what an oncologist recommends.

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Ever think about writing a book? David Marks has...and did! Join us for the latest @ascocancer.bsky.social Cancer Stories podcast as we discuss the nuts and bolts of the writing process, navigating feedback, and getting published. ascopubs.org/do/writing-m...

So thrilled to be joined by @missmeganel.bsky.social to discuss her amazing essay “Tamales” in our latest @ascocancer.bsky.social #CancerStories podcast! Listen to how patients invite their doctors into their culture and their world. 🎗️♥️🇲🇽 ascopubs.org/do/tamales-cel…