In our next Cancer Matters podcast, Bill Nelson and Swim Across America Baltimore's Volunteer Event Chair, Annie Applegarth, preview the 10th anniversary of their swims coming up on September 14 and 15. To listen to podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2YqddIQ For more information or to register, click here: http://bit.ly/32vZpLQ
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Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Not On My Watch
Posted by | podcastIn the next Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Arjun Gupta about an essay he's written for JAMA Oncology about the special relationship he developed with his first patient. Listen to the podcast here: http://bit.ly/2GqKsS3 Read Dr Gupta's essay here: https://ja.ma/2K746U2
Swim Across America Celebrates 10 Years in the Baltimore Area
Posted by | Giving Back, ResearchCelebrating 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(...)
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
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(...)
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 Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Breast Cancer Survivorship
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Director Dr Bill Nelson, he speaks with Dr Antonio Wolff about treating breast cancer with a focus on survivorship. In this preview, Dr Wolff says each patient is given an individualized care plan that targets the type of breast cancer they have. To listen to the(...)
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(...)