In this On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Ana Kiess from Johns Hopkins and Dr John Buatti from the University of Iowa to review the latest edition of Seminars in Radiation Oncology focusing on ‘Theranostics,’ the combining of therapeutic and diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals.
Healthcare Decisions Day – April 16 2021
Posted by | Issues & Perspectives, social workHealth Care Decisions Day – April 16, 2021 Who will speak for you? This is a topic that very few people like talking about; however, as many people have learned, it is a very necessary conversation. Many resources are available to help people have the conversation. Sharing your wishes with the people who will be […]
Cancer with Hope by Mike Armstrong
Posted by | Patient StoriesCancer with Hope is now available via Johns Hopkins University Press In the book, Mike Armstrong, a former top executive of several large US companies, chronicles his own experience with leukemia, prostate cancer, and associated illness to highlight the importance of maintaining hope and finding purpose when facing this terrible disease. In addition to […]
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Cancer with Hope, Part 4
Posted by | podcastIn this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson talks with Mike Armstrong, Dr Julie Brahmer, and breast cancer survivor and advocate Christine Hodgdon to discuss Mike's book, Cancer with Hope, and about the promise of future treatments provided through clinical trials.
Kimmel in DC with Dr. Ashwani Rajput – Medical Student George Zhang
Posted by | podcastDr Ashwani Rajput talks with medical student George Zhang about his educational path to becoming a doctor, pursuing a master's degree at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and his upcoming residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Living with Cancer Resources and Support – April 2021
Posted by | caregiving, Issues & Perspectives, social workThe Harry J Duffey Family Patient and Family Services Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center has compiled a list of events, activities, and resources available during the month of April. This month includes access to support groups, assistance with making healthcare decisions, nutritional advice, online yoga classes, and much more. Click here to […]
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Cancer with Hope, Part 3
Posted by | Issues & Perspectives, podcastIn this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson talks with Mike Armstrong, Dr Vered Stearns, patient navigator and community outreach advisor Jill Mull, and attorney Leslie Ries about Mike's book, Cancer with Hope, and how focusing on purpose can give patients a sense of direction following a cancer diagnosis.
Kimmel in DC with Dr. Ashwani Rajput – Colorectal Cancer Surgery
Posted by | podcast, Prevention/ScreeningIn this Kimmel in DC podcast, Dr Ashwani Rajput and Dr Haniee Chung discuss the screening and surgical options for colorectal cancer. March is colorectal cancer awareness month, so remember to speak with your doctor about the right time to begin screening.
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Trey Mancini
Posted by | Patient Stories, podcast, Prevention/ScreeningIn this Cancer Matters podcast, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Director Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles and Dr Nilofer Azad about Trey's treatment, and return to baseball, following a diagnosis of colon cancer.
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Cancer with Hope, Part 2
Posted by | podcastDr Bill Nelson speaks with Mike Armstrong and Eric Vohr, co-authors of the new book, Cancer with Hope, along with oncology research nurse Anna Ferguson about the role hope plays in each individual cancer diagnosis. Learn more about the book here: jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/cancer-hope