Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., is Chief of Hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. An expert in chemotherapy, he is available to discuss a wide range of potential treatment options including traditional chemotherapy, hormonal chemotherapy and others. He can also speak to the importance of managing side effects of chemotherapy.
Frank Penedo, Ph.D., Director of Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care at Sylvester, is available for interviews to discuss strategies for coping with the shock of a cancer diagnosis and offers tips on how friends and family members can best support a cancer patient. Dr. Penedo completed his clinical residency in psychosocial oncology and behavioral medicine. He has researched and written extensively on the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in improving health incomes and the critical importance of meeting the support needs of cancer patients. He is an elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research.
News — If you are seeking an expert to discuss chemotherapy and coping with potential side effects following a cancer diagnosis, Dr. Mikkael Sekeres is available. We also have available psycho-oncologists who can discuss the psychosocial aspects of dealing with the shock of such a diagnosis. To arrange interviews, please email Melissa Gomez, [email protected], or call (786) 835-4356.
, is Chief of Hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. An expert in chemotherapy, he is available to discuss a wide range of potential treatment options including traditional chemotherapy, hormonal chemotherapy and others. He can also speak to the importance of managing side effects of chemotherapy, and is quoted extensively in this article that published yesterday in the journal Cancer Today.
- Patients who speak up when they don’t feel well can help doctors manage side effects caused by chemotherapy.
==
, Director of Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care at Sylvester, is available for interviews to discuss strategies for coping with the shock of a cancer diagnosis and offers tips on how friends and family members can best support a cancer patient. Dr. Penedo completed his clinical residency in psychosocial oncology and behavioral medicine. He has researched and written extensively on the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in improving health incomes and the critical importance of meeting the support needs of cancer patients. He is an elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research.
MEDIA CONTACT
Register for reporter access to contact detailsArticle Multimedia
Credit: Photo by Sylvester
Caption: Mikkael Sekeres, M.D., is Chief of Hematology at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. An expert in chemotherapy, he is available to discuss a wide range of potential treatment options including traditional chemotherapy, hormonal chemotherapy and others. He can also speak to the importance of managing side effects of chemotherapy.
Credit: Photo by Sylvester
Caption: Frank Penedo, Ph.D., Director of Cancer Survivorship and Supportive Care at Sylvester, is available for interviews to discuss strategies for coping with the shock of a cancer diagnosis and offers tips on how friends and family members can best support a cancer patient. Dr. Penedo completed his clinical residency in psychosocial oncology and behavioral medicine. He has researched and written extensively on the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in improving health incomes and the critical importance of meeting the support needs of cancer patients. He is an elected fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research.
RSS