Mikkael Sekeres
Chief, Division of Hematology, Sylvester Cancer Center, University of Miami | Clinical Scientist | Essayist | Book Author | Cyclist | Unabashed Humanist | Views Mine
- Reposted by Mikkael SekeresNew #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: bit.ly/4rG0nQL
- Reposted by Mikkael SekeresIn 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: bit.ly/3ZxVYD9 #ArtOfOncology
- Reposted by Mikkael SekeresListen 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
- 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...
- 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
- Crossing the FDA-Industry Rubicon, and the importance of avoiding undue influence on the companies @US_FDA regulates: my latest essay for @TheCancerLetter! 💊💉⚕️
- 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!
- 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
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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...
- It means so much to have your support @abrunner.bsky.social for @ash.hematology.org Councillor!! Thank you 😊🙏🩸
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- 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 American Society of Hematology elections have opened!!!! 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 🩸 Join me in participating in this most democratic of processes! Check your email today and please vote!!!!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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😢 🎗️🩸
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- 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...
- 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...
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- 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...
- 5 surprising things linked to cancer — and what to do about them. My latest @washingtonpost.com column! ☕️🚬🍖💈 www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
- 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…
- What a terrible loss to @fda.gov. Peter Marks was a role model for me in training and as a brilliant, balanced regulator for cellular therapy and during the most onerous of health crises.
- Check out our latest @JCO_ASCO Cancer Stories podcast: I Hope So To with the terrific pall med doc @releiter! @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth @DanaFarberNews sites.libsyn.com/93240/i-hope...
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- My latest in @washingtonpost on what my patients taught me about living meaningfully! 1) Fulfill your dreams now; 2) Take your relationship's pulse; 3) Ask what matters most; 4) Minimize cancer risk; 5) Always be kind. @umiamisoc.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
- My latest in @washingtonpost.com on what my patients taught me about living meaningfully! 1) Fulfill your dreams now; 2) Take your relationship's pulse; 3) Ask what matters most; 4) Minimize cancer risk; 5) Always be kind. @umiamisoc.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...
- Nice piece on the links between alcohol intake and cancer. Thanks for the chance to contribute! Alcohol causes cancer in these 4 ways, doctors say | Fortune Well @sylvestercancer @umiamihealth fortune.com/well/article...
- Had a bit of a spill 3 weeks ago but happy to report am back in the saddle today and looking forward to Dolphins Challenge Cancer @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth #DCC next weekend! All for a great cause.
- Reposted by Mikkael SekeresThe freeze on NIH indirect cost cuts is now nationwide: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/h...
- That’s it, I’m moving to Illinois 🤣🤣🤣
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- Our latest podcast for @ascocancer.bsky.social Cancer Stories just dropped! ascopubs.org/do/you-don-t... Here's a clip of me and Kathryn Cappell discussing her beautiful essay "You don't bring me flowers." 🎗️💐🏥
- Very disturbing @fda.gov. We need to enroll the types of patients to clinical trials who eventually will be treated by approved drugs! www.statnews.com/2025/01/23/f...
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- What a treat to be able to chat with @l_schapira about writing and the @ASCO @JCO_ASCO podcast Cancer Stories! And how intimidating to take over as host given the terrific job she has done these past years!
- This is how we holiday party in the Division of Hematology @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth! So grateful to work with such extraordinary people! ♥️😀🩸@DrSDNimer @CraigMoskMD @DrPlatelet @drsangeetmd @JustinWattsMD
- Had the opportunity to comment on a study examining temperature and red blood cell elasticity in bats, with implications for humans entering a torpor state for space travel. Yes, you read all of that correctly. Thanks to @GeographicN for the great story! www.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...
- When cycling in Cleveland, occasionally I would encounter a deer in the road. Advantage Miami. When cycling in Miami, occasionally I encounter this big fellah near the road.🐊 Advantage Miami? Enjoy training for @TackleCancer #DCC25 @SylvesterCancer!
- Outstanding presentation on trial of AZA + Ven in younger #AMLsm adults by @DanPollyea #ASH24. Proud to be part of this collaboration @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth! ORR 69%, MRD- 64% @ash-hematology.bsky.social
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- #ASHKudos to the best communications team in the world! What a joy to work with @jeniferhamilton.bsky.social @andreapfischer.bsky.social @melissamcgue.bsky.social and Claire Whetzel @ash-hematology.bsky.social these past 4 years — I’ve learned so much from them! ♥️🤗🩸 #ASH24
- Tremendously proud of my mentor @DrSDNimer for winning the mentorship award at #ASH24!!! Still learning from him each and every day. @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth @ash-hematology.bsky.social
- A still shot from my interview with @ash-hematology.bsky.social Secretary and incoming VP Cindy Dunbar #ASH24! Catch our full discussion about the abstract review process on ASH TV! 🩸🩸🩸
- Great presentation by @ZhuoerXie showing similar characteristics of #CCUSsm and #MDSsm patients @ash-hematology.bsky.social #ASH24! Proud to be a part of this. @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth @MoffittNews @nih_nhlbi
- Terrific press program today at #ASH24 featuring our own @drsangeetmd discussing her research on smoking and #MDSsm! @SylvesterCancer @UMiamiHealth @ash-hematology.bsky.social
- Red blood cell cufflinks and #MDSsm friendship bracelet (beautifully made by @andreapfischer.bsky.social) — who is more ready for #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social than I am right now??? ♥️🤗🩸
- On the plane to ASH Asked: “Baileys in you coffee?” 5 PM somewhere! ☕️🍸🩸 #ASHaiku #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social
- There’s something about starting your journey for the #ASH24 @ash-hematology.bsky.social annual meeting at 4 AM that makes you feel alive! Can’t wait for all the great science, education, and fellowship of hematologists that awaits! 🩸🤗♥️
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- Beautiful day to tailgate, beautiful day for football! GO CANES!!! 🏈♥️🏈 @umiamimedicine @UMiamiHealth @SylvesterCancer
- Proud to be the first to follow @beatalleukemia.bsky.social on @bsky.app!!! Join me in following her for outstanding content on leukemia, science, and life!
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