Patients and caregivers View all stories How we’re addressing health literacy Many people struggle to understand health information, which can impact health outcomes. What we're doing to support health literacy. December 20, 2024 Debunking type 2 diabetes misconceptions Learn more about type 2 diabetes November 8, 2024 Driving prostate cancer research forward Our scientists are dedicated to advancing research for potential treatment options for people diagnosed with prostate cancer September 6, 2024 Understanding lung cancer: 5 essential things to know as a patient or caregiver What to know about one of the most common types of cancer August 21, 2024 HPV and related cancers: What you need to know Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of certain types of cervical cancer and other cancers in men and women August 15, 2024 Our former CEO Dr. Roy Vagelos honored for role in helping China combat hepatitis B We’re proud of his recognition and our continued commitment to global health July 16, 2024 Prostate cancer: stigma, early screening and support A prostate cancer survivor and a caregiver and advocate want to inspire more people to talk about the disease June 26, 2024 Here for Good: A steadfast commitment to health equity How one colleague’s upbringing and career journey have motivated her to fight inequities around the world June 10, 2024 How employees with careers in nursing are critical at MSD Nurses' clinical expertise and patient experience provide valuable insight across our company April 10, 2024 Update to supply issue regarding OncoTICE We know how important it is to get medicines to the people who need them and providing those medicines is at the center of what we do January 24, 2024 Finding joy after surviving cervical cancer twice How one woman embraced life, marriage and motherhood despite her cervical cancer diagnosis and its return January 11, 2024 Empowering others to speak up about HPV-related cancers The impact of Gina’s diagnosis inspired her to help others prioritize their health January 9, 2024 Biomarker testing may help inform treatment decisions in certain cancers An oncologist explains why cancer biomarkers may provide more precise information about a person's cancer January 4, 2024 Stomach cancer: understanding the signs and symptoms Learn more about stomach cancer risk factors and our commitment to patients November 22, 2023 How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance The growing burden of AMR is threatening the return to a world without effective antibiotics October 31, 2023 Staying positive with pulmonary arterial hypertension From struggling to breathe to advocating for others, one woman with PAH shares her story October 24, 2023 Here for Good: A lifelong mission against HIV A colleague transformed personal grief and tragedy into a lifelong mission to help persons living with HIV October 17, 2023 Acting early in cancer detection Diagnosing cancer early, before it has spread, may potentially lead to better outcomes October 16, 2023 Triple-negative breast cancer: risks, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis Learn about this aggressive type of breast cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms October 12, 2023 Sarampión: síntomas y signos Obtenga más información sobre qué es el virus del sarampión y cómo se propaga el sarampión September 20, 2023 Supermodel Veronica Webb raises awareness of lung cancer screening Pushing past her fear, Webb learned how important it is to get screened for lung cancer September 19, 2023 Endometrial cancer: understanding the signs and symptoms Learn more about how you can detect endometrial cancer August 29, 2023 Progress in ovarian cancer research starts with patients Reflecting on the history of clinical research and our inspiration to continue innovating for ovarian cancer patients August 29, 2023 Researching new uses for a therapy that targets cancer cells MSD scientists are evaluating potential antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targets across both blood cancers and solid tumors July 17, 2023 Welcome home: Celebrating our new global headquarters Take a look inside our state-of-the-art reimagined workplace July 3, 2023 LGBTQ+: Starting a conversation with a health care provider Dr. Alix Casler suggests ways for LGBTQ+ individuals to find supportive care June 20, 2023 Here for Good: Harnessing innovation to reach indigenous communities We’re hunting for new ways to increase patient access, including using drones to deliver medicines to remote communities June 16, 2023 A colleague enlists artist's help to make peace with her diagnosis Giving her brain tumor a name helped Gabriela Chiummo face her new reality June 8, 2023 Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide How we’re advancing health equity through partnerships to help patients navigate cancer care June 2, 2023 Here for Good: Bridging the gap between bedside and bench Members of MSD’s lung cancer clinical development team say working in the hospital inspired their drive to innovate for patients May 19, 2023 VIDEO: Patient with PAH shares her clinical trial experience Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Colleen Brunetti knows the importance of participating in clinical trials May 15, 2023 Supporting colleagues working with cancer There are so many unknowns after a cancer diagnosis -- whether or not you receive support at work shouldn’t be one of them April 18, 2023 How early detection of kidney cancer can help save lives An oncologist and a patient advocate discuss the challenges of renal cell carcinoma and their hopes for the future of cancer care March 15, 2023 VIDEO: Living with pulmonary arterial hypertension One woman’s story shows the power of knowledge and support for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) February 13, 2023 5 facts about lung cancer What everyone needs to know about one of the most common types of cancer January 6, 2023 Type 2 diabetes: A patient-centric approach to care An informative Q&A with Dr. Sam Engel, associate vice president, cardiometabolic and women’s health at MSD Research Laboratories April 26, 2022 The impact of family in managing type 2 diabetes Family members can play an integral role in supporting their loved ones and helping them manage this chronic disease October 29, 2021 How one senior manages type 2 diabetes Texan Jerry Kreiner shares how taking his type 2 diabetes diagnosis seriously helped him to still be able to do the things he loves today September 17, 2021 Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities May 17, 2021
