In this edition of the Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks to Dr Nilofer Azad about the advances made in treating colon cancer and the importance of colonoscopy in early detection. In the preview, Dr Azad says colon cancer is very preventable with adequate screening. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2UXvzzb
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Massage
Posted by | podcastIn the latest podcast from the Integrative Medicine Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Harpreet Gujral talks with Massage Therapist Mary Aguilera-Titus about the benefits of massage for oncology patients. In this preview, Mary explains how massage can help relieve the burden of stress dealt with by those going through cancer treatment. To listen to the podcast,(...)
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for Cancer Patients
Posted by | podcastThe Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is excited to announce a new podcast with Dr Otis Brawley. In our first episode, Brawley discusses a paper he co-authored in JAMA on ensuring equitable outcomes for cancer patients. In this preview, Dr Brawley explains cancer disparities are a problem that can be addressed with through forward thinking(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Breast Cancer Prevention
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr John Fetting and breast cancer survivor Leslie Ries from the Fetting Fund about the current state of breast cancer prevention. In this preview, Leslie explains the importance of prioritizing prevention over waiting until a diagnosis . To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2IlaqIq
Platz Named Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Posted by | Issues & Perspectives, ResearchA national publication on cancer causes, prevention, detection and survivorship will have a Johns Hopkins cancer epidemiologist at the helm for 2019. Elizabeth Platz, M.P.H., Sc.D, is the co-leader for cancer prevention and control at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. She was named as editor-in-chief of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (CEBP), one of(...)
Two-Time AML Survivor to Keynote Hopkins Cancer Survivors Day
Posted by | SurvivorshipFor some people, survivorship is the goal of treatment. For Barb Cavelius it is a way of life. Barb taught in Baltimore public schools for 26 years. In retirement she has transformed her love for her students into heartfelt affection for her co-survivors. Because she is grateful for every day she is in remission, Barb(...)
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Introduction to Nutrition
Posted by | podcastOur next podcast from Sibley Integrative Medicine is now online. Today, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral speak with Clinical Dietitian Specialist at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Renee Cha, about the importance of nutrition in your short-term and long-term medical outlook. In this preview, Renee explains who can benefit from consulting with a dietitian. To listen(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – AACR President Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Kimmel Cancer Center Deputy Director, Dr Elizabeth Jaffee, to review her year as President of the American Association for Cancer Research and to assess the progress being made in the use of immune therapy to treat pancreatic cancer. In this preview, Dr Jaffee looks ahead to(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Cancer Disparities
Posted by | podcastIn the latest Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Oncology and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University , Dr Otis Brawley, about cancer disparities and the impact of genetics and environment in an individual's cancer risk. In this preview, Dr Brawley reviews the success of a program(...)
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Acupuncture
Posted by | podcastThe next podcast from the Integrative Medicine Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital is now online. Today, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral talk with Chief Acupuncturist, Christina Tian, about the benefits of acupuncture. In this preview, Christina explains the benefits of acupuncture for oncology patients. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2UTo8pI