In the latest podcast on Cancer Disparities, Dr Otis Brawley speaks with Dr Kimberley Steele about using bariatric surgery to treat obesity and why surgical intervention with adolescents offers the potential for better long term outcomes. In this preview, Dr Steele explains why she considers this option for some children essential in an environment where(...)
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Sibley Integrative Medicine – Nutrition Labels
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast from Sibley Integrative Medicine, Harpreet Gujral talks with Clinical Dietitian Specialist at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Renee Cha, about changes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has mandated for nutrition labels. In this preview, they discuss they type of fat you should be more wary of while grocery shopping. To listen to(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – HPV Related Head and Neck Cancers
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Karim Boudadi from Sibley Memorial Hospital about the multiple treatment options for HPV related head and neck cancers. In this preview, Dr Boudadi discusses the clinical trials that could potentially lead to more immunotherapy options for these types of diseases. To listen to the full(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Brain Cancer
Posted by | podcastOur next podcast with Dr Bill Nelson is now available. Today, he speaks with neurologic oncologist Dr Byram Ozer about the multi-disciplinary approach to brain cancer at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC. In this preview, Dr Ozer discusses how the potential side effects faced by patients with brain cancer are managed. To listen to(...)
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Clinical Trials
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast from Dr Otis Brawley, he speaks with Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dina Lansey, about the impact and importance of clinical trials. In this preview, Dina explains the phases that clinical trials go through before being approved for the general(...)
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Gratitude
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast from the Integrative Medicine Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral discuss the healing qualities of gratitude. In this preview, they explain that taking time every day to write down a few things that they are grateful for puts them in a better frame of mind. To(...)
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Dr James Zabora
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast from Dr Otis Brawley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, he speaks with Dr James Zabora, Director for Outreach and Education at the Johns Hopkins Center to Reduce Cancer Disparities. In this preview, they discuss the essential steps for cancer prevention. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2DQ5fNy
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Treating Sickle Cell Disease
Posted by | podcastDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Robert Brodsky about treating patients with sickle cell disease using bone marrow transplant. In this preview, Dr Brodsky explains how treating a leukaemia patient led to the discovery that bone marrow transplant could be used for the care of sickle cell disease. To listen to the full podcast, click(...)
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Forest Bathing
Posted by | podcastThe next podcast from Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral from the Integrative Medicine Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital is now online. Here they discuss the concept of Forest Bathing and explain the benefits of spending more time outside. In this preview, Dr Sheinberg explores how engaging in outdoor activities can positively impact a patient's mood(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening
Posted by | podcastIn 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