On May 15, 2018, Skip Viragh’s vision for a single place where cancer patients can receive top-notch outpatient cancer care was realized with the opening of the Skip Viragh Outpatient Cancer Building at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Our new hub for cancer services and clinical research provides one-stop for stellar cancer diagnostic and(...)
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Remembering Dr. Richard Humphrey, Multiple Myeloma Pioneer
Posted by | Research, UncategorizedRichard Humphrey, a multiple myeloma pioneer who was among our founding Cancer Center faculty members and former director of its diagnostic immunology laboratory, died on March 27, 2018. Dr. Humphrey reflected on the early years of the “Oncology Center” on its 25th anniversary: “Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow. Who would have predicted that such(...)
Patient Creates Award to Distinguish the Best Lung Cancer Doctors and Nurses
Posted by | UncategorizedKimmel Cancer Center team is among inaugural recipients (Photo: from left: Christine Hann, Russell Hales, Marilyn Holman, Matt Holman, Hanika Reyes Rodavia) Despite being a scientist, Matt Holman was unsure of the best treatment plan and where to go to find it when his wife Marilyn was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 2016. He(...)
2017 In Review: Remembering Two Cancer Pioneers
Posted by | UncategorizedThe Kimmel Cancer Center’s first director Albert Owens Jr., M.D., died on Jan. 13 at 90. He was a cancer pioneer who played a leadership role in developing oncology as a scientific discipline and clinical specialty—and who also served as president of The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Read the full story. Donald Coffey, Ph.D., a distinguished(...)
2017 in Review: Honors and Awards
Posted by | Research, UncategorizedThe Kimmel Cancer Center was recognized with many honors and awards in 2017. Here’s the full list: Sidney Kimmel, leading cancer philanthropist for whom the Kimmel Cancer Center is named was honored with the American Association for Cancer Research Distinguished Public Service Award. He was recognized for his lifelong commitment to supporting advances in cancer(...)
The Real Final Exam: Dr. Coffey’s Lessons to Live By
Posted by | UncategorizedDonald Coffey was motivated to solve problems, and he had his own unique recipe for doing so. He passed his wisdom onto the thousands of trainees who were fortunate to study with one of the world’s finest teachers. Among his many revered lessons is what he called the “Real Final Exam.” In it, he extols(...)
Remembering Dr. Donald Coffey
Posted by | UncategorizedWe invite you to use the comments section to share your memories and tributes to Dr. Coffey. Donald Coffey, a distinguished Johns Hopkins professor and prostate cancer expert, who was the former director of the Brady Urological Research Laboratory and deputy director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, died on Nov. 9 at the(...)
Cancer Quiz
Posted by | UncategorizedTest your cancer knowledge. Take this quiz from the American Association for Cancer Research.
Pediatric Oncology Patients Become Space Explorers
Posted by | Childhood Cancer, UncategorizedKimmel Cancer Center pediatric cancer patients had an out-of-this-world experience complements of the Space Suit EXPLORATION Project and Projekt Postcard. Patients chatted with astronaut Nicole Stott via Skype as they created artwork that will become part of a replica space suit and post cards that will be sent to the International Space Station. Child Life(...)
When and where should I apply for Social Security disability?
Posted by | caregiving, UncategorizedIf you’re a cancer patient, you should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled, according to social workers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. . It can take months to process your application for either Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income. The Social Security Administration's eligibility screening tool is available online. If you(...)