Experts from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center discuss the latest innovations in research and cancer care.
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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - FDA Approval of a Drug Targeting a Brain Cancer Mutation
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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Matthias Holdhoff about the treatment of brain cancer and a significant FDA approval of a new drug treatment for a type of brain cancer, called low-grade glioma. The drug, called vorasidenib, is a targeted cancer therapy that works by inhibiting the activity of a mutated gene called IDH, slowing the growth of the cancer…
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Robin Hopkins, the author of What Happens Now?, and Dr Tom Smith about how we can help children comprehend a cancer diagnosis in a loved one and encourage an open dialogue about their feelings and emotions. Download What Happens Now? for freeBill Nelson
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Charles Thomas from the Dartmouth Cancer Center and Dr Ethan Ludmir from the MD Anderson Cancer Center about the design, execution and implementation of clinical trials for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - MR Guided Radiation Therapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology
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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Daniel Low, Vice Chair of Medical Physics Research and Innovation at UCLA Health, about MR Guided Radiation Therapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The Science and Management of Soft Tissue Sarcomas for Seminars in Radiation Oncology
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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks to Dr David Kirsch from the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network about treating soft tissue sarcomas for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Ken Kinzler, cancer researcher and Co-Director of Ludwig Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins, about his work in cancer genetics, the creation of screening tests for early detection and the future of personalized medicine.Dr Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Terri Conneran, the founder of KRAS Kickers, about the discovery of biomarkers, targeted treatments and her advocacy for patients across all cancer types.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Clayton Yates about the evolution of his research into the genetics of ancestry.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Rick Jones and Michael McCormick about their new book Rogue Cells: A Conversation on the Myths and Mysteries of Cancer. The book offers a blend of science and humor to help make the complexities of a cancer diagnosis more accessible to patients and their care partners. Learn more about the book here.…
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Christy Wyskiel, the Executive Director of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, about the journey scientific discoveries take on their way to becoming life-saving treatments and the role JHTV plays in commercializing medical innovations.Bill Nelson
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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Dr Gordon Gao from the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business about Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and using technology to improve outcomes for patients.Ashwani Rajput
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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Laurie Singer, a member of the Kimmel Cancer Center's Advisory Board and advocate for patients and their caregivers, about the role of caregiving and the necessities they provide throughout the cancer journey.Ashwani Rajput
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Carmen Kut about the expanded neuro-oncology and central nervous system cancer treatment options available to patients from Johns Hopkins in the Greater Washington DC Area.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Jesse Aronowitz, Emeritus Historian of the American Brachytherapy Society, about the history of the use of brachytherapy to treat cancer and the contributions of two early pioneers in the field from Johns Hopkins, Howard Kelly and Hugh Hampton Young.Akila Viswanathan
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In this podcast looking back at the last 50 years of the Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Julie Brahmer examine the breakthroughs made by some of our leaders in lung cancer care and research and review the evolution of treatment over decades that is leading to longer and more durable survival in patients.…
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Alison Klein discuss her work investigating the gene mutations that create a family history of pancreatic cancer.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Eben Block, a colorectal cancer survivor and co-organizer of Cycling to End Cancer, a fundraiser to benefit the Colorectal Cancer Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins. To learn more, donate or start riding, click here.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr David Sidransky about his contribution to launching the field of DNA detection research.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Ken Pienta about his efforts to define cancer. Read the article Dr Pienta co-authored here.Bill Nelson
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Dr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Solmaz Sahebjam about the treatment of tumors in the brain and along the spine.Ashwani Rajput
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Ashi Weeraratna look back at her experiences as a cancer researcher and forward to where research at Johns Hopkins is heading.Bill Nelson
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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with radiologist Dr Pouneh Razavi about the importance of mammography in the early detection of breast cancer, the process of breast imaging, and the multidisciplinary approach to a breast cancer diagnosis at Johns Hopkins in the Greater Washington DC Area.Ashwani Rajput
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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Chi Dang about his research into oncogenes and they reflect on the spirit of discovery through research that has been fostered at Johns Hopkins.Bill Nelson
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Dr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Maureen Umeh, a reporter and anchor for FOX 5 in Washington DC, about her career in news, serving as a voice for immigrant communities, and tackling health disparities in the nation's capital.Ashwani Rajput
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Cole Sterling discuss the latest treatment options available for patients with lymphoma.Bill Nelson
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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Robert Ivkov about his research using nanoparticles to target tumors and boost immune response.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Akila Viswanathan and Dr Tracy Balboni from Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center discuss the latest developments in palliative care for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Stephen Baylin about his work in cancer epigenetics and his long tenure spanning the history of our Cancer Center.Bill Nelson
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Fred Bunz about his work creating viruses that can be used to boost the immune response to cancer.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Akila Viswanathan and Medical Physicist Dr Weihua Mao discuss how physicists assist radiation oncologists in designing treatment plans for patients.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Timur Mitin from Oregon Health and Science University about bladder cancer for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Ashwani Rajput and Dr Mark Markowski, the Director of Genitourinary Oncology in the Washington DC Region, discuss the multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer and the treatment of genitourinary cancers in men.Dr Ashwani Rajput
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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Personalization of Cancer Care for Older Adults for Seminars in Radiation Oncology
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Noam VanderWalde from the West Cancer Center and Research Institute and Dr Ben Movsas from the Henry Ford Cancer Institute about the personalization of cancer care for older adults for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Artificial Intelligence for Seminars in Radiation Oncology
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Ke Sheng from the University of California San Francisco and Dr CL Brouwer from the University of Groningen about the emergence of artificial intelligence for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.Akila Viswanathan
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr John Groopman review some of the first leaders who played a key role in the emergence of public health and cancer prevention.Bill Nelson
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Five-time Paralympian and 29-time medalist, Jessica Long joins Dr Bill Nelson to discuss her long career as a swimmer and Swim Across America Baltimore's upcoming Open Water Swim and Pool Swim later this summer that raise money for cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. To sign up, volunteer or donate, visit swimacrossamerica.or…
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Otis Brawley analyze the successes that have been made in reducing cancer mortality as well as the necessary next steps in prevention and screening.Bill Nelson
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Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr William Li, physician, scientist and best-selling author of "Eat To Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism and Live Longer" about using the food we eat to prevent diseases like cancer. To learn more about Dr Li's work and his book, visit drwilliamli.com.Akila Viswanathan
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In this podcast celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks to Dr John Wong, Professor Emeritus and former Director of Medical Physics, about the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at Johns Hopkins and the significant scientific achiev…
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Donna Berizzi, the Senior Director of Oncology Nursing at Johns Hopkins, about the past, present and future of oncology nursing.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Elizabeth Jaffee highlight some of the first women to make significant contributions in our Cancer Center, including Dr Judy Karp and Dr Paula Pitha-Rowe, as well as pointing out the obstacles they were forced to overcome.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Rick Jones about the genesis of the bone marrow transplant program at Johns Hopkins, the breakthroughs over the last five decades that have led to increasingly better outcomes for patients, and the founder of the BMT Program, Dr George Santos.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Ross Donehower discuss the origins of the drug development program at our cancer center and the first director, Dr O. Michael Colvin.Bill Nelson
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In the next podcast looking back at the first 50 years of the cancer center at Johns Hopkins, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Steven Piantadosi about the origin of quantitative sciences in cancer research.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian and Dr Sean Taverna about their research into cell function and how that knowledge can be used to detect and prevent disease.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Ted DeWeese, the interim Dean of Faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, review the history of radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins.Bill Nelson
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In this edition of our podcast series on the history of our cancer center, Dr Bill Nelson speaks to Ed Miller, the former Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, about the second Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Martin Abeloff.Bill Nelson
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Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr John Groopman from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about identifying the causes of cancer and developing strategies to prevent exposure and advance treatment methods.Bill Nelson
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Dr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Khaled El-Shami about the diagnosis, treatment, and care for patients with leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas.Ashwani Rajput
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In the second edition of our podcast series looking back on the history of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Donald Small, the Director of Pediatric Oncology, about the role Johns Hopkins played in the creation of the discipline of pediatric oncology.Bill Nelson
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