Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer

Cancer Matters: Conversations About Race, Disparities, and Equity in Care

September 28, 2020

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is presenting the final episode of a virtual series on December 18 at 4pm EST 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 hosted discussions on urgent […]

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People of different nationalities and religions hold hands. The concept of friendship among peoples. Business concept of team building and partnerships.

Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Healthcare Equity

August 19, 2020

The 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.

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Regulator of Neurofibromatosis Type 1-Caused Brain Tumors Uncovered

July 7, 2020

A 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 […]

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