In this episode of the Cancer Disparities podcast, Dr Otis Brawley and Dr Curtiland Deville from Sibley Memorial Hospital discuss the range of available treatments for prostate cancer, reducing cancer disparities, and increasing minority representation in radiation oncology.
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Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Healthcare Equity
Posted by Clinton | Issues & Perspectives, podcastThe next Cancer Disparities podcast is now online. Today, Dr Otis Brawley speaks with Dr John Kiess of Loyola University about reconciliation, peacebuilding and how social change can improve healthcare disparities.
Aug 19, 2020 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Johns Hopkins and the African American Community of Baltimore
Posted by Clinton | Issues & Perspectives, podcastIn the latest Cancer Disparities podcast, Dr Otis Brawley and Dr David Terry, from Morgan State University, discuss the long history and relationship between Johns Hopkins University and Hospital with the African American community of Baltimore.
Aug 12, 2020 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Community Engagement
Posted by Clinton | podcastDr Otis Brawley speaks with Rebka Atnafou from the Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute and Bloomberg School of Public Health about her work to improve community engagement in Baltimore.
Dec 18, 2019 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr Otis Brawley – Breast Cancer Disparities
Posted by Clinton | podcastIn our next Cancer Disparities podcast, Dr Otis Brawley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, talks to Dr Avonne Connor from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about her research into co-morbid conditions and breast cancer disparities. To listen, click here: http://bit.ly/AvonneConnor
Oct 16, 2019 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Screening, Prevention and Treatment
Posted by Clinton | podcastIn the next Cancer Disparities podcast, Dr Otis Brawley says that while #cancer screening is very important, focusing on prevention and ensuring adequate access to treatment for all Americans should remain top priorities. In this preview, Dr Brawley explains some of the geographical disparities that exist in the US and how they impact outcomes. To listen to […]
Sep 18, 2019 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Redefining Race
Posted by Clinton | podcastIn the next Cancer Disparities podcast, Dr Otis Brawley cautions against judging health outcomes solely based on race because the definition of race continues to change over time and because many other important contributing factors need to be accounted for. In this preview, Dr Brawley says it is critical to address the factors that really do […]
Sep 11, 2019 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Cancer Deaths Surpassing Cardiac-Related Deaths
Posted by Clinton | podcastIn the latest podcast from Dr Otis Brawley, he reacts to a study published in The Lancet showing that the decline in cardiac-related deaths is outpacing the decline in cancer-related deaths in higher-income nations. To listen, click here: http://bit.ly/2lZE0dm
Sep 4, 2019 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr Otis Brawley – The Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Plan
Posted by Clinton | 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
Jun 12, 2019 No comments

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Disparities in Prostate Cancer
Posted by Clinton | podcastIn the next Cancer Disparities podcast, Dr Otis Brawley reviews a paper published in JAMA on outcomes for prostate cancer patients based on race and explains that the inequalities revealed are caused by the quality of the care received by the patients. In the preview, Dr Brawley says the key to dealing with this issue […]
Jun 5, 2019 No comments