In this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Ashwani Rajput, the Director of the Kimmel Cancer Center in the National Capital Region, discuss how the Johns Hopkins Health System will deal with a backlog of cancer surgeries that were delayed by COVID-19.
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On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan – HPV Related Head and Neck Cancers

Jun 2, 2020 | posted by Clinton | podcast | No comments
In this On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan and Dr Ana Kiess discuss the treatment of HPV-related head and heck cancers and the future of radiopharmaceuticals.
Cancer Doctors Call for More Training in Palliative Care and Delivery of ‘Bad News’

May 28, 2020 | posted by Clinton | palliative care | No comments
Oncologists who practice and teach at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center are calling on medical oncology training programs to invest substantially more time educating physicians about palliative care and how to talk to patients about “bad news.” Click here to read more
Clinical Trial of Blood Pressure Drug Aimed at Preventing Lethal Complication of COVID-19

May 20, 2020 | posted by Clinton | Research | No comments
Researchers in the Ludwig Center at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report they have identified a drug treatment that could—if given early enough—potentially reduce the risk of death from the most serious complication of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as SARS-CoV-2 infection. Read the full news release
On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan – Clinical Informatics

May 19, 2020 | posted by Clinton | podcast | No comments
In this On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Todd McNutt about his research into medical physics and clinical informatics and how data collection can improve patient care.
Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson – COVID-19

May 14, 2020 | posted by Clinton | podcast | No comments
The Cancer Matters podcast returns with Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Carol Ann Huff explaining how the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is handling the COVID-19 pandemic and adjusting to treat patients who contract the virus.
On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan – Radiopharmaceuticals and Dosimetry Based Treatment

May 12, 2020 | posted by Clinton | podcast | No comments
In this On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks to Dr Robert Hobbs about his research into radiopharmaceuticals, alpha particle therapy and dosimetry based treatment.
Honoring Our Nurses Creative Approach To Cancer Care During COVID-19

May 7, 2020 | posted by Clinton | Issues & Perspectives | No comments
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) stormed the U.S. in March, its swift spread took most of the country by surprise. Many felt frightened and unprepared, but armed with years of experience in taking on the most complex challenges, our Kimmel Cancer Center nursing team was ready. Cancer treatments often deplete immune cells, weakening the immune system, […]
On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan – The ORIOLE Trial

May 5, 2020 | posted by Clinton | podcast | No comments
The next On Target podcast is online. Today, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Phuoc Tran about his research into the spread of prostate cancer and a clinical trial that may show a response from the immune system for patients undergoing SBRT treatment. To read more about the ORIOLE Trial, click here: https://bit.ly/3ffj8WC
On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan – COVID-19 Response

Mar 20, 2020 | posted by Clinton | podcast | No comments
In this special edition of the On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with members of the Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology COVID-19 response team about the protocols and patient procedures implemented throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine to ensure cancer patients continue to receive their care and remain safe from the Coronavirus.