Dr Joseph Murray, a second-year medical oncology fellow, discusses an article titled "Art of Precision Medicine" published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology's Art of Oncology series. He describes a profound patient experience wherein he learned about the challenges in precision medicine, particularly when we feel it cannot be delivered. Through the lens of a […]
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Cancer Matters with Dr. Bill Nelson – Swim Across America’s 10th Year in Baltimore
Posted by | podcastIn 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
On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan – Prostate Cancer
Posted by | podcastOur next podcast from Dr Akila Viswanathan is now available. Today, she speaks with Dr Curt Deville from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and the opening of the Johns Hopkins National Proton Center coming to Sibley later this year. In this preview, Dr Deville describes some of […]
Meet Janice Paulshock: Twenty-Year Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer Survivor
Posted by | Patient Stories, SurvivorshipJanice Paulshock is a busy woman. The 58-year-old resident of Harford County, a Maryland suburb, works full-time; is a committed mother and grandmother; runs to keep in shape; participates in charity bike rides to raise money for multiple sclerosis, from which her husband suffers; and volunteers to support current patients and medical students at Johns […]
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Skin Care
Posted by | podcastThe next podcast from Sibley Integrative Medicine is now online. Today, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral talk to dermatologist Dr Mamta Jhaveri about maintaining healthy skin and avoiding skin cancer. In this preview, Dr Jhaveri explains the proper skin cancer examination protocol. To listen the full conversation, click here: http://bit.ly/2IdeGcB
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
On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan – Gastrointestinal Cancers
Posted by | podcastWe would like to welcome Dr Akila Viswanathan to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center's podcast network. In her debut, she speaks with Dr Jeffrey Meyer about radiation therapy and the gastrointestinal cancers he treats. In this preview, Dr Meyer explains what sets the multi-disciplinary cancer clinic at Johns Hopkins apart for patient centered care. […]
Sibley Integrative Medicine – Smart Phone Health Apps
Posted by | podcastIn this podcast from the Integrative Medicine team at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral review the smart phone health apps they use and offer some suggestions to help you organize your care and stay on track with your workout regimen. In this preview, they discuss some apps available to make life […]
Ashley’s Story
Posted by | Childhood Cancer, Patient StoriesOptimist International and Johns Hopkins – Partners in Curing Childhood Cancer Ashley was treated for a rare mutation of leukemia at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Today, Ashley, and many more children, are able to live healthy and happy lives thanks to contributions from Optimist International and the excellent care teams throughout Johns Hopkins.
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 […]