Kimmel Quotables
Who are the heroes in your life? The Daily Record chose Laurie Bryant, R.N. as their Health Care Hero. Sharon Krumm, our director of nursing… Read More »Kimmel Quotables
CJ’s mission
As an oncologist, I am fascinated by the ways cancer patients bring meaning and satisfaction into their lives. Several months ago, I met a woman… Read More »CJ’s mission
Cancer Research News – March
Dr. Bill Nelson discusses environmental exposures, tailoring specific treatment and cancer risks among us. Listen to these topics discussed in the most recent Cancer News… Read More »Cancer Research News – March
Reporting from the Front Lines of Cancer
War correspondent Leroy Sievers had seen his share of gruesome battles and war-torn lands, but this strong, tall, affable guy would be taken down not by… Read More »Reporting from the Front Lines of Cancer
Report: Cancer Deaths Decline
The National Cancer Institute's latest report says that cancer deaths between 2003 and 2007 declined, continuing a trend that started two decades ago. The report… Read More »Report: Cancer Deaths Decline
Teachable Moments
My role as a social worker in the cancer center can be very humbling at times to say the least. Complete strangers often share their… Read More »Teachable Moments
5 Ways Social Workers Can Support You
Do you know your social worker? You should. We’ve listed 5 ways that social workers can help cancer survivors. Elisabeth Tamasi, clinical social worker at… Read More »5 Ways Social Workers Can Support You
What’s Your Colon Cancer IQ?
March is colon cancer awareness month. How much do you know about protecting yourself against colon cancer? As Dr. Luis Diaz of the Kimmel Cancer… Read More »What’s Your Colon Cancer IQ?
Our Cancer blog finds a new home
Patients, caregivers, friends, family, doctors, nurses and researchers...we're proud to introduce a new blog in the Johns Hopkins family. The Our Cancer blog, authored by… Read More »Our Cancer blog finds a new home
A Prize, Promotion and Press Story
About ten years ago, researcher Bert Vogelstein appeared with Katie Couric on the Today Show to announce new research on a stool test for colon… Read More »A Prize, Promotion and Press Story