The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is presenting a three-part virtual series beginning on October 2nd addressing access to cancer care, social determinants of health, and ethnic composition of cancer physicians. Cancer center leaders Dr William Nelson, Dr Akila Viswanathan, Dr Otis Brawley and Dr Ashwani Rajput will discussions on urgent issues of race in medicine and answer […]
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Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Healthcare Equity
Posted by | 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.
Regulator of Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Caused Brain Tumors Uncovered
Posted by | ResearchA new research study published June 20 in Neuropathology and Applied Neurobiology found key biological differences between aggressive and more indolent, less harmful brain tumors that develop in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) patients. NF1 is a genetic disorder that can predispose those affected to benign and cancerous nervous system tumors. “These findings may lead to […]