In 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
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Massage
Posted by | podcastIn the latest podcast from the Integrative Medicine Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Harpreet Gujral talks with Massage Therapist Mary Aguilera-Titus about the benefits of massage for oncology patients. In this preview, Mary explains how massage can help relieve the burden of stress dealt with by those going through cancer treatment. To listen to the podcast,(...)
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Ensuring Equitable Outcomes for Cancer Patients
Posted by | podcastThe Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is excited to announce a new podcast with Dr Otis Brawley. In our first episode, Brawley discusses a paper he co-authored in JAMA on ensuring equitable outcomes for cancer patients. In this preview, Dr Brawley explains cancer disparities are a problem that can be addressed with through forward thinking(...)
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Breast Cancer Prevention
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr John Fetting and breast cancer survivor Leslie Ries from the Fetting Fund about the current state of breast cancer prevention. In this preview, Leslie explains the importance of prioritizing prevention over waiting until a diagnosis . To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2IlaqIq
Platz Named Editor-in-Chief of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention
Posted by | Issues & Perspectives, ResearchA national publication on cancer causes, prevention, detection and survivorship will have a Johns Hopkins cancer epidemiologist at the helm for 2019. Elizabeth Platz, M.P.H., Sc.D, is the co-leader for cancer prevention and control at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. She was named as editor-in-chief of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention (CEBP), one of(...)