In 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
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Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Screening, Prevention and Treatment
Posted by | 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 […]
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Redefining Race
Posted by | 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 […]
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Cancer Deaths Surpassing Cardiac-Related Deaths
Posted by | 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
Cancer Disparities with Dr Otis Brawley – The Maryland Comprehensive Cancer Plan
Posted by | 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
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Disparities in Prostate Cancer
Posted by | 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 […]
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Using Bariatric Surgery to Treat Obesity
Posted by | podcastIn the latest podcast on Cancer Disparities, Dr Otis Brawley speaks with Dr Kimberley Steele about using bariatric surgery to treat obesity and why surgical intervention with adolescents offers the potential for better long term outcomes. In this preview, Dr Steele explains why she considers this option for some children essential in an environment where […]
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Clinical Trials
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast from Dr Otis Brawley, he speaks with Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dina Lansey, about the impact and importance of clinical trials. In this preview, Dina explains the phases that clinical trials go through before being approved for the general […]
Cancer Disparities with Dr. Otis Brawley – Dr James Zabora
Posted by | podcastIn the next podcast from Dr Otis Brawley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University, he speaks with Dr James Zabora, Director for Outreach and Education at the Johns Hopkins Center to Reduce Cancer Disparities. In this preview, they discuss the essential steps for cancer prevention. To listen to the full podcast, click here: http://bit.ly/2DQ5fNy