Mikkael Sekeres, MD, MS

Mikkael Sekeres, MD, MS

Mikkael Sekeres, MD, MS, has more than a decade of medical experience in medical oncology and hematology. He is the Director of the Leukemia Program at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute, Chair of the Oncologic Drugs Advisor Committee of the FDA and Co-Chair of the Medical Advisory Board of the Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes International Foundation.

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Back to Work After Cancer Treatment

Tags: cancer

Robin Roberts returned to Good Morning America six months after leaving the show for cancer treatment. Oncologist Mikkael Sekeres talks about the challenges of returning to work while battling a serious illness.

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Even With Cancer, Laughter Helps

Tags: cancer, cancer treatment, humor, laughter

"Laughter is the best medicine" is a cliché, but it’s common for a reason. Oncologist Mikkael Sekeres, MD, talks about how his gentle teasing of his patients helps them feel better.

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How to Handle a Cancer Diagnosis

Tags: cancer diagnosis, exercise, screenings, second opinion

An expert offers ways to cope with, and think about, a life-altering event like a cancer diagnosis.

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MDS: Myelodysplastic Syndrome

Tags: aplastic anemia, bone marrow transplant, breast cancer, cancer treatments, chemotherapy, leukemia, MDS, myelodysplastic syndrome, radiation therapy, Robin Roberts

Ninety percent of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) cases have no known cause. The remaining 10 percent of MDS cases arise as a result of treatment for other cancers.