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Mikkael A. Sekeres

Miami

Editorial Board at Blood Cancer Journal

Writer, Well at The New York Times

Chief, Division of Hematology @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth | Clinical scientist, essayist | Author @mitpress | Chair @ASH_hematology Communications | My views

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  • 4 days ago | www1.folha.uol.com.br | Mikkael A. Sekeres

    Campanhas de saúde pública ajudaram a popularizar as causas mais conhecidas do câncer. Em 1964, o então diretor do serviço de saúde pública dos EUA, Luther Terry, divulgou o primeiro relatório ligando o cigarro ao câncer de pulmão e garganta, e à DPOC (doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica). Desde então, a estimativa é que programas de combate ao tabagismo evitaram a morte de cerca de 3,4 milhões de pessoas por câncer de pulmão.

  • 6 days ago | estadao.com.br | Mikkael A. Sekeres

    Você provavelmente conhece algumas das causas mais comuns do câncer, graças aos esforços das campanhas de saúde pública. Em 1964, o cirurgião-geral dos EUA, Luther Terry, publicou o primeiro relatório sobre tabagismo e saúde, que concluiu que fumar causava câncer de pulmão e garganta, além daquilo que hoje conhecemos como DPOC. Depois disso, programas para parar de fumar estimam ter salvado cerca de 3,4 milhões de pessoas da morte por câncer de pulmão.

  • 1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mikkael A. Sekeres

    There is evidence that regularly drinking scalding hot beverages can increase your risk of developing esophageal cancer. Recent studies have suggested that tattoos, chemical hair straighteners and even hot tea might be a problem. Here’s what an oncologist recommends. You probably know some of the most common causes of cancer, thanks to the efforts of public health campaigns.

  • 1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Mikkael A. Sekeres

    5 surprising things linked to cancer — and what to know about them (washingtonpost.com) 5 surprising things linked to cancer — and what to know about them By Mikkael A. Sekeres; MD 2025050410000000 You probably know some of the most common causes of cancer, thanks to the efforts of public health campaigns.

  • 3 weeks ago | brnw.ch | Mikkael A. Sekeres

    Listen to ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology Art of Oncology article, "Writing a Medical Memoir: Lessons From a Long, Steep Road” by David Marks, consultant at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. The article is followed by an interview with Marks and host Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Marks shares his challenging journey of writing a memoir describing his patients and career.

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Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS
Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS @MikkaelSekeres
17 Apr 25

So thrilled to be joined by @MissMeganEl to discuss her amazing essay “Tamales” in our latest @JCO_ASCO #CancerStories podcast! Listen to how patients invite their doctors into their culture and their world. 🎗️♥️🇲🇽 https://t.co/ScdSYy2rvP https://t.co/afLX9Cnjm1

Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS
Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS @MikkaelSekeres
15 Apr 25

The Biennial Miami Leukemia Symposium is an extraordinary meeting of world-renowned clinicians and scientists in myeloid cancers discussing the standards of care and research for today and in the future. Come join us! 🩺🔬♥️🎗️

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center @SylvesterCancer

Our 4th Biennial Miami Leukemia Symposium kicks off next weekend, April 25-April 27! Join a world-renowned group of clinicians, researchers and experts as they dive into the latest in leukemia care, stem cell transplantation, and breakthrough science. 🙌 Register: https://t.co/2Z3nPZSq1d

Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS
Mikkael A. Sekeres MD, MS @MikkaelSekeres
12 Apr 25

With OG #MDSsm superstar docs ⁦@Dr_AmerZeidan⁩, ⁦@beatalleukemia⁩, ⁦@Ramikomrokji⁩, and ⁦@madanatyazan⁩ at the ⁦MPN-MDS meeting in Austin! ⁦@SylvesterCancer⁩ ⁦@YaleMed⁩ ⁦@OSUCCC_James⁩ https://t.co/nyZq0BvwLF