National Cancer Prevention Month and MSK Direct

February 3, 2026

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Fund Office would like to remind NYCDCC members that Memorial Sloan Kettering is an in-network provider for NYCDCC Welfare Fund participants with coverage through either Independence Administrators and/or UnitedHealthCare. For 36 years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MSK among the top 2 cancer hospitals in the nation.

Additionally, the NYCDCC Welfare Fund has a partnership with MSK Direct to provide members, and their families dedicated access to exceptional cancer care, support, and expert resources from the world’s leading specialists at MSK. You can visit MSK Direct’s website for the NYCDCC members at www.mskcc.org/nycdcc for a complete overview of the program. When it comes to cancer, screening and early detection can make a big impact, so we encourage you to learn more about the resources MSK Direct provides.

Five-Minute Screening Tool
The MSK Direct website features a personalized screening tool, which can provide you with screening recommendations and advice on how to reduce your risk for cancer. Any information that you choose to share will remain anonymous and will not be saved. You can access the screening tool by visiting www.mskcc.org/direct/nycdcc/screening

World-Class Cancer Expertise
Whether you have received a cancer diagnosis, are seeking a second-opinion, or scheduling a cancer screening, MSK Direct can help you with the following:
– Scheduling an expedited appointment at MSK
– Gathering necessary medical records for your first appointment
– Providing answers to your questions from our team of experts

Prevention Guides & Resources
The MSK Direct Resources page offers educational articles, videos, infographics and more so that you and your family can learn more about specific cancers. For information regarding lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and more, visit https://www.mskcc.org/direct/nycdcc-welfare-fund/resources

Reaching Out to MSK Direct
If you or a loved one are impacted by cancer and would like to discuss treatment options available at MSK, please call the dedicated MSK Direct phone line for the NYCDCC Welfare Fund at (833) 786-3368.