In 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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
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
Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – AACR President Dr. Elizabeth Jaffee
Posted by | podcastIn our next podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Kimmel Cancer Center Deputy Director, Dr Elizabeth Jaffee, to review her year as President of the American Association for Cancer Research and to assess the progress being made in the use of immune therapy to treat pancreatic cancer. In this preview, Dr Jaffee looks ahead to […]