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The UFT Welfare Fund has a partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), the top-ranked cancer hospital in the Northeast, that benefits both in-service and retired UFT members.
When you or a family member is facing a cancer diagnosis, MSK’s specialists and services are available to you.
With MSK Direct, you have access to:
- Coordinated appointments with MSK doctors.
- Navigational support from an oncology-certified nurse to answer questions throughout your cancer journey.
- Help choosing the right hospital for you, wherever you live.
- Second opinions from MSK doctors.
- Cancer screening and risk assessment.
- Emotional support and counseling.
The initial consultation is free. To schedule an appointment, call MSK at 844-350-5034, Mondays through Fridays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Get more information about MSK Direct.
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