Some days, when 37-year-old Kristina Baum laces up her running shoes and starts out on her daily training run, she says she feels like someone is taking a sledgehammer to her lungs. Other days, she feels fantastic. That’s really not too different from how other runners training for a marathon describe the ups and downs […]
Evan Lipson
Researchers Advance Role of Circulating Tumor DNA to Detect Early Melanoma Growth, Uncover Treatment Options
Posted by Larry Frum | Research, treatmentResearchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center say they have added to evidence that measuring and monitoring tumor DNA that naturally circulates in the blood of melanoma patients can not only reliably help reveal the early stages of cancer growth and spread but also uncover new treatment options that tumor genetic analysis alone may […]
Nov 26, 2018 No comments
Seize the Days
Posted by Evan Lipson | Patient StoriesAs an oncologist, I am privileged to care for people who are fighting cancer. I'm also fortunate to see the interesting and meaningful ways my patients bring joy and satisfaction into their lives. Some people strengthen relationships with loved ones, becoming ever closer with family and friends. One man with lung cancer I spoke with is back in touch with his children […]
Mar 11, 2011 3 comments