Dr Joseph Murray, a second-year medical oncology fellow, discusses an article titled "Art of Precision Medicine" published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology's Art of Oncology series. He describes a profound patient experience wherein he learned about the challenges in precision medicine, particularly when we feel it cannot be delivered. Through the lens of a(...)
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Swim Across America Celebrates 10 Years in the Baltimore Area
Posted by | Giving Back, ResearchCelebrating a decade of support for groundbreaking cancer research, Swim Across America-Baltimore brings together swimmers of all ages and skill levels, including Olympians, with grassroots fundraising. Making a splash in Maryland 10 years ago, the organization has donated $3.4 million to the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center for clinical trials in immunotherapy, genomic-based testing(...)
Hockey Tournament Aims To Honor Coach, Raise Money For Cancer Research
Posted by | Giving BackTaking the Final Leap Towards a Cure In October of 2009, Andrea Henderson was diagnosed with breast cancer. Known affectionately as “Froggy” by her friends, family, and students, she embodied a commitment to the education and well-being of the high school students she was privileged to know and teach – both on and off the(...)
Moving for Melanoma of Delaware Supports Melanoma Research at Johns Hopkins
Posted by | Giving Back, Issues & PerspectivesMembers of the Johns Hopkins Melanoma Program participated in an annual 5K walk/run event and received funds raised by the event during a visit in February. The 5K event in Wilmington, Delaware, and sponsored by Moving for Melanoma of Delaware for the past 11 years raises money for melanoma research, community education and support patients and(...)
7-Year-Old Ella Wanted To Cure Cancer For Christmas, So She Raised Money Selling Ornaments
Posted by | Giving Back7-year-old Ella spent the holiday season raising money to help find a cure for cancer by selling Christmas ornaments. After initially hoping to raise $100, she blew past her goal, eventually topping $400. We talked with Ella about what motivated her to take time out from celebrating with friends and family in order to help(...)