Celebrating 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(...)
Not On My Watch – Dr. Arjun Gupta
Posted by | Issues & Perspectives, Patient StoriesDr Arjun Gupta discusses a 'Cancer Care Chronicles' essay he published in JAMA Oncology, titled ''Not On My Watch.'' In the essay, he shares his experiences as a first year clinical oncology fellow, while caring for a man with colon cancer. The essay is a tribute to the patient, who throughout the journey, taught Dr(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Cancer Epigenetics
Posted by | podcastIn this week's Cancer Matters podcast with Dr Bill Nelson, he speaks to Dr Stephen Baylin about his groundbreaking discoveries and research in the field of cancer epigenetics. In this preview they discuss the genesis of Dr Baylin's study of gene function. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2xIYIkl
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Chronic Pain
Posted by | podcastOn this edition of the Sibley Integrative Medicine podcast, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral offer suggestions for dealing with chronic pain. In this preview, they detail topics you should cover with your surgeon to have a better understanding of what to expect following a procedure. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2JvYcwX
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Surviving with Metastatic Cancer
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Terry Langbaum and Dr Tom Smith about their stories as survivors with metastatic cancer. In this preview, they discuss how, despite their diagnoses, they have not given up hope and are making the most of the time they have. To listen to the podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2XE6abL(...)
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Medical Cannabis
Posted by | podcastIn our latest podcast, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral from the Integrative Medicine Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital provide an introduction to medical cannabis. In this preview, they discuss the potential benefits cannabis can provide for oncology patients. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2H69TYw
Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson – Bone Marrow Transplant
Posted by | podcastIn the next Cancer Matters Podcast, Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Rick Jones about the use of bone marrow transplant to treat blood cancers, sickle cell disease and AIDS. In this preview, Dr Jones explains explains how bone marrow transplant is used to treat bloods cancers and compares it to newer immunotherapy drugs now(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Liquid Biopsies
Posted by | podcastToday, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Nick Papadopoulos about the potential for diagnosing cancer with a a blood test. In this preview, Dr Papadopoulos explains how scientists find cancer using these type of tests. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2I1reUk
Cancer Disparities with Dr Otis Brawley – The Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Plan
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast, Dr Otis Brawley speaks to Dr Norma Kanarek from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about Maryland's Comprehensive Cancer Plan. In this preview, Dr Kanarek explains that liver cancer is now on the rise throughout the state. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2JQUxeg
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(...)