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Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Immunology ResearchDr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Drew Pardoll about the field of cancer immunology. They explain how cancer cells use 'checkpoints' to turn off immune response and how research efforts at Johns Hopkins to block these checkpoints and re-engage the immune system continue to benefit patients.2025-05-2214 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Pediatric SarcomaDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Christine Pratilas, the new Director of Pediatric Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, about the care of children with sarcoma and the importance of research funding in discovering new treatments for childhood cancers.2025-05-1511 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Johns Hopkins Physician of the YearDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Christian Meyer about being named the Johns Hopkins Hospital Physician of the Year and treating patients with sarcoma. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFAt2R 2025-04-0317 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary ClinicDr Bill Nelson and Dr Eugene Shenderov discuss the Johns Hopkins Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic. They provide an overview, including who participates in reviewing a patient's diagnosis, the schedule of their initial visit and how the team develops a treatment plan. Learn more about the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic here.2024-12-1218 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Lymphoma and Cellular TherapyIn this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Nina Wagner-Johnston about the treatment of lymphoma and the newly opened Cellular Therapy Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC. Lymphoma is a blood cancer of the immune system. There are many types of lymphomas with a broad range of aggressiveness and clinical behaviors but they are also among the most treatable. Learn more about the different types of lymphomas here. The Cellular Therapy Program at Sibley Memorial Hospital makes bone marrow transplants more readily available i...2024-12-0512 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Dr Kristin Redmond and Brain and Spinal TumorsIn this edition of the On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Kristin Redmond about treating brain and spinal tumors and her research on stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Dr Redmond discusses some ongoing clinical trials using SBRT, a highly precise form of radiation therapy used to treat tumors in while minimizing damage to surrounding areas, that are exploring optimal doses and treatment techniques to improve patient outcomes. They also highlight the benefits of collaboration in multidisciplinary care at Johns Hopkins, where experts from radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgery, radiology and other fields work t...2024-10-2915 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Dr Ana Kiess and RadiopharmaceuticalsDr Akila Viswanathan begins a special series focusing on women in radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins in this edition of the On Target podcast. Today she speaks with Dr Ana Kiess about treating patients with prostate cancer and head and neck cancers, her research on the integration of radiopharmaceutical therapies, and the unique challenges women face in academic medicine while balancing leadership roles, research, and clinical responsibilities. Radiopharmaceuticals are a specialized group of drugs containing radioisotopes that emit radiation. They are used primarily in nuclear medicine and oncology for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. These treatments deliver targeted...2024-10-2215 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The Fetting Fund for Breast Cancer PreventionOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of the Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks with Dr John Fetting and Dr Antonio Wolff about the breast cancer program at Johns Hopkins and the Fetting Fund for Breast Cancer Prevention. The Fetting Fund was inspired by the breast cancer journey of one of Dr Fetting’s patients, Leslie Ries, and supports research to better understand breast cancer risk factors and develop effective prevention strategies. The goal is to empower women to make informed decisions about their health and...2024-10-0320 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The Fetting Fund for Breast Cancer PreventionOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of the Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks with Dr John Fetting and Dr Antonio Wolff about the breast cancer program at Johns Hopkins and the Fetting Fund for Breast Cancer Prevention. The Fetting Fund was inspired by the breast cancer journey of one of Dr Fetting’s patients, Leslie Ries, and supports research to better understand breast cancer risk factors and develop effective prevention strategies. The goal is to empower women to make informed decisions about their health and...2024-10-0320 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Hope Network and M.A.P.SIn this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, talks with Beth Blakey and Samantha Schrager from the Cancer Hope Network about their mission providing mentorship to cancer patients, the families of patients and caregivers, and a new partnership with Johns Hopkins. Cancer Hope Network is a peer mentorship program that provides one-on-one support for adults impacted by cancer. They connect cancer patients and caregivers with mentors who have been through similar experiences. These mentors offer guidance and understanding to those currently navigating cancer treatment, ensuring that no one goes...2024-09-2617 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Hope Network and M.A.P.SIn this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, talks with Beth Blakey and Samantha Schrager from the Cancer Hope Network about their mission providing mentorship to cancer patients, the families of patients and caregivers, and a new partnership with Johns Hopkins. Cancer Hope Network is a peer mentorship program that provides one-on-one support for adults impacted by cancer. They connect cancer patients and caregivers with mentors who have been through similar experiences. These mentors offer guidance and understanding to those currently navigating cancer treatment, ensuring that no one goes...2024-09-2617 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSeptember is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. In this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, the Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks to Dr Rick Jones and Dr Robert Brodsky about treating sickle cell anemia, an inherited disorder where mutations in the globin gene cause the red blood cells to take on a sickle shape, leading to severe pain and organ damage. They discuss and compare the types of bone marrow transplants currently used to treat the disease and highlight the significant improvements in reducing complications, such as graft-versus-host disease and graft rejection.2024-09-1919 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Personalized Dose for Seminars in Radiation OncologyIn this On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan, Director of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Deborah Citrin from the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research and Dr. Zachary Morris from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for an issue of Seminars in Radiation Oncology focusing on personalized dose. The discussion explores advancements in radiation therapy, including how modern technology and biology are being used to tailor radiotherapy doses to individual patients. Dr Citrin highlights the potential of integrating genomics, imaging, an...2024-09-1728 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - What Happens Now?Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Robin Hopkins, the author of What Happens Now?, and Dr Tom Smith about how we can help children comprehend a cancer diagnosis in a loved one and encourage an open dialogue about their feelings and emotions. Download What Happens Now? for free2024-08-0117 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer GeneticsDr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Ken Kinzler, cancer researcher and Co-Director of Ludwig Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins, about his work in cancer genetics, the creation of screening tests for early detection and the future of personalized medicine.2024-05-3020 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Technology Transfer and Corporate PartnershipsDr Bill Nelson speaks with Christy Wyskiel, the Executive Director of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, about the journey scientific discoveries take on their way to becoming life-saving treatments and the role JHTV plays in commercializing medical innovations.2024-02-2218 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - AI and Digital HealthDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Dr Gordon Gao from the Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business about Digital Health, Artificial Intelligence and using technology to improve outcomes for patients.2024-02-0714 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - CaregivingDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Laurie Singer, a member of the Kimmel Cancer Center's Advisory Board and advocate for patients and their caregivers, about the role of caregiving and the necessities they provide throughout the cancer journey. 2024-01-2426 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Neuro-Oncology in Washington DCDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Carmen Kut about the expanded neuro-oncology and central nervous system cancer treatment options available to patients from Johns Hopkins in the Greater Washington DC Area.2024-01-0917 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The History of BrachytherapyDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Jesse Aronowitz, Emeritus Historian of the American Brachytherapy Society, about the history of the use of brachytherapy to treat cancer and the contributions of two early pioneers in the field from Johns Hopkins, Howard Kelly and Hugh Hampton Young.2024-01-0216 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Lung CancerIn this podcast looking back at the last 50 years of the Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Julie Brahmer examine the breakthroughs made by some of our leaders in lung cancer care and research and review the evolution of treatment over decades that is leading to longer and more durable survival in patients. 2023-11-0917 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cycling to End CancerDr Bill Nelson speaks with Eben Block, a colorectal cancer survivor and co-organizer of Cycling to End Cancer, a fundraiser to benefit the Colorectal Cancer Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins. To learn more, donate or start riding, click here.2023-10-1907 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - DNA DetectionDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr David Sidransky about his contribution to launching the field of DNA detection research.2023-09-2113 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Neuro-OncologyDr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Solmaz Sahebjam about the treatment of tumors in the brain and along the spine.2023-09-0615 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Cancer ResearchDr Bill Nelson and Dr Ashi Weeraratna look back at her experiences as a cancer researcher and forward to where research at Johns Hopkins is heading.2023-08-3118 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Breast ImagingDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with radiologist Dr Pouneh Razavi about the importance of mammography in the early detection of breast cancer, the process of breast imaging, and the multidisciplinary approach to a breast cancer diagnosis at Johns Hopkins in the Greater Washington DC Area.2023-08-2316 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - OncogenesDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Chi Dang about his research into oncogenes and they reflect on the spirit of discovery through research that has been fostered at Johns Hopkins. 2023-08-1720 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - OncogenesDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Chi Dang about his research into oncogenes and they reflect on the spirit of discovery through research that has been fostered at Johns Hopkins. 2023-08-1720 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel In DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Maureen Umeh from FOX 5 DCDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Maureen Umeh, a reporter and anchor for FOX 5 in Washington DC, about her career in news, serving as a voice for immigrant communities, and tackling health disparities in the nation's capital. 2023-08-1628 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Treating LymphomaDr Bill Nelson and Dr Cole Sterling discuss the latest treatment options available for patients with lymphoma.2023-08-1015 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Targeting Tumors with NanoparticlesDr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Robert Ivkov about his research using nanoparticles to target tumors and boost immune response.2023-08-0121 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Palliative Care for Seminars in Radiation OncologyDr Akila Viswanathan and Dr Tracy Balboni from Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center discuss the latest developments in palliative care for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.2023-07-2523 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - EpigeneticsDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Stephen Baylin about his work in cancer epigenetics and his long tenure spanning the history of our Cancer Center.2023-07-2022 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - AdenovirusesDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Fred Bunz about his work creating viruses that can be used to boost the immune response to cancer.2023-07-1825 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The Role of Physics in TreatmentDr Akila Viswanathan and Medical Physicist Dr Weihua Mao discuss how physicists assist radiation oncologists in designing treatment plans for patients.2023-07-1120 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Bladder Cancer for Seminars in Radiation OncologyDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Timur Mitin from Oregon Health and Science University about bladder cancer for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.2023-06-2726 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Prostate and Genitourinary CancersDr Ashwani Rajput and Dr Mark Markowski, the Director of Genitourinary Oncology in the Washington DC Region, discuss the multidisciplinary approach to prostate cancer and the treatment of genitourinary cancers in men.2023-06-2126 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Personalization of Cancer Care for Older Adults for Seminars in Radiation OncologyDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Noam VanderWalde from the West Cancer Center and Research Institute and Dr Ben Movsas from the Henry Ford Cancer Institute about the personalization of cancer care for older adults for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.2023-06-2021 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Artificial Intelligence for Seminars in Radiation OncologyDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Ke Sheng from the University of California San Francisco and Dr CL Brouwer from the University of Groningen about the emergence of artificial intelligence for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.2023-06-1322 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Public Health and Cancer PreventionDr Bill Nelson and Dr John Groopman review some of the first leaders who played a key role in the emergence of public health and cancer prevention.2023-06-0817 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Paralympian Jessica Long for Swim Across AmericaFive-time Paralympian and 29-time medalist, Jessica Long joins Dr Bill Nelson to discuss her long career as a swimmer and Swim Across America Baltimore's upcoming Open Water Swim and Pool Swim later this summer that raise money for cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. To sign up, volunteer or donate, visit swimacrossamerica.org.2023-06-0112 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Paralympian Jessica Long for Swim Across AmericaFive-time Paralympian and 29-time medalist, Jessica Long joins Dr Bill Nelson to discuss her long career as a swimmer and Swim Across America Baltimore's upcoming Open Water Swim and Pool Swim later this summer that raise money for cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. To sign up, volunteer or donate, visit swimacrossamerica.org.2023-06-0112 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Cancer MortalityDr Bill Nelson and Dr Otis Brawley analyze the successes that have been made in reducing cancer mortality as well as the necessary next steps in prevention and screening.2023-05-2532 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Eat To Beat Your DietDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr William Li, physician, scientist and best-selling author of "Eat To Beat Your Diet: Burn Fat, Heal Your Metabolism and Live Longer" about using the food we eat to prevent diseases like cancer. To learn more about Dr Li's work and his book, visit drwilliamli.com.2023-05-2335 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Medical PhysicsIn this podcast celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks to Dr John Wong, Professor Emeritus and former Director of Medical Physics, about the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at Johns Hopkins and the significant scientific achievements he has overseen throughout his tenure.2023-05-1115 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Medical PhysicsIn this podcast celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks to Dr John Wong, Professor Emeritus and former Director of Medical Physics, about the 20th Anniversary of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at Johns Hopkins and the significant scientific achievements he has overseen throughout his tenure.2023-05-1115 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Oncology NursingDr Bill Nelson speaks with Donna Berizzi, the Senior Director of Oncology Nursing at Johns Hopkins, about the past, present and future of oncology nursing.2023-04-2722 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Oncology NursingDr Bill Nelson speaks with Donna Berizzi, the Senior Director of Oncology Nursing at Johns Hopkins, about the past, present and future of oncology nursing.2023-04-2722 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Female PioneersDr Bill Nelson and Dr Elizabeth Jaffee highlight some of the first women to make significant contributions in our Cancer Center, including Dr Judy Karp and Dr Paula Pitha-Rowe, as well as pointing out the obstacles they were forced to overcome.2023-04-1318 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Bone Marrow TransplantDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Rick Jones about the genesis of the bone marrow transplant program at Johns Hopkins, the breakthroughs over the last five decades that have led to increasingly better outcomes for patients, and the founder of the BMT Program, Dr George Santos.2023-03-3030 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Bone Marrow TransplantDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Rick Jones about the genesis of the bone marrow transplant program at Johns Hopkins, the breakthroughs over the last five decades that have led to increasingly better outcomes for patients, and the founder of the BMT Program, Dr George Santos.2023-03-3030 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Drug DevelopmentDr Bill Nelson and Dr Ross Donehower discuss the origins of the drug development program at our cancer center and the first director, Dr O. Michael Colvin.2023-03-1611 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Quantitative SciencesIn the next podcast looking back at the first 50 years of the cancer center at Johns Hopkins, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Steven Piantadosi about the origin of quantitative sciences in cancer research.2023-03-0229 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Quantitative SciencesIn the next podcast looking back at the first 50 years of the cancer center at Johns Hopkins, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Steven Piantadosi about the origin of quantitative sciences in cancer research.2023-03-0229 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - DNA and EpigeneticsDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian and Dr Sean Taverna about their research into cell function and how that knowledge can be used to detect and prevent disease.2023-02-2322 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Radiation OncologyDr Bill Nelson and Dr Ted DeWeese, the interim Dean of Faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, review the history of radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins.2023-02-1623 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Radiation OncologyDr Bill Nelson and Dr Ted DeWeese, the interim Dean of Faculty and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, review the history of radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins.2023-02-1623 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Director Martin AbeloffIn this edition of our podcast series on the history of our cancer center, Dr Bill Nelson speaks to Ed Miller, the former Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, about the second Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Martin Abeloff.2023-02-0213 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Director Martin AbeloffIn this edition of our podcast series on the history of our cancer center, Dr Bill Nelson speaks to Ed Miller, the former Dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, about the second Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Martin Abeloff.2023-02-0213 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Prevention StrategiesDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr John Groopman from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about identifying the causes of cancer and developing strategies to prevent exposure and advance treatment methods.2023-01-3123 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Liquid CancersDr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Khaled El-Shami about the diagnosis, treatment, and care for patients with leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas.2023-01-2426 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Pediatric OncologyIn the second edition of our podcast series looking back on the history of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Donald Small, the Director of Pediatric Oncology, about the role Johns Hopkins played in the creation of the discipline of pediatric oncology.2023-01-1918 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - Pediatric OncologyIn the second edition of our podcast series looking back on the history of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Donald Small, the Director of Pediatric Oncology, about the role Johns Hopkins played in the creation of the discipline of pediatric oncology.2023-01-1918 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Breast Cancer in the Modern Era for Seminars in Radiation OncologyDr Akila Viswanathan and Dr Jean Wright discuss the most recent recommendations for treating breast cancer with radiation as part of our series for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.2023-01-1032 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - The Founding of the Cancer Center2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the cancer center at Johns Hopkins. In recognition, this year will feature a series of podcasts looking back at the individuals that made our institution what it is today. We begin with Dr Bill Nelson speaking to Dr Jonathan Simons about the first leaders of the cancer center, Dr Albert Owens and Dr Donald Coffey. 2023-01-0523 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Podcasts50th Anniversary of the Kimmel Cancer Center - The Founding of the Cancer Center2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the cancer center at Johns Hopkins. In recognition, this year will feature a series of podcasts looking back at the individuals that made our institution what it is today. We begin with Dr Bill Nelson speaking to Dr Jonathan Simons about the first leaders of the cancer center, Dr Albert Owens and Dr Donald Coffey. 2023-01-0523 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Chronic Myeloid LeukemiaDr Bill Nelson speaks with Lindsey Ledwin, a patient diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2018, and Dr Tania Jain one of her oncologists, about her cancer journey and advocacy for other patients being treated at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.2022-12-1517 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Chronic Myeloid LeukemiaDr Bill Nelson speaks with Lindsey Ledwin, a patient diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in 2018, and Dr Tania Jain one of her oncologists, about her cancer journey and advocacy for other patients being treated at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.2022-12-1517 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Molecular Tumor BoardDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Valsamo Anagnostou, the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center's molecular tumor board, to explain what they do and how their work contributes to the treatment and care of patients with cancer.2022-12-0814 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Molecular Tumor BoardDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Valsamo Anagnostou, the Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center's molecular tumor board, to explain what they do and how their work contributes to the treatment and care of patients with cancer.2022-12-0814 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Pediatric LeukemiaDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Stacy Cooper about the treatment of pediatric leukemia.2022-12-0116 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - A Scientific RevolutionDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Ralph Hruban, co-author of the new book, A Scientific Revolution: Ten Men and Women Who Reinvented American Medicine, about the founders of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the generations of leaders in research and patient care that they would inspire. Click here for more information or to purchase the book.2022-10-2028 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Disparities with Dr Otis Brawley - RedliningDr Otis Brawley speaks with Dr Qasim Hussaini, a Fellow in the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program, about a study he recently presented on the impact of historical housing discrimination on present-day colon cancer outcomes.2022-10-0419 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Medical PhysicsDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Xun Jia, Director of the Medical Physics Division at Johns Hopkins, on how physicists help create and execute radiation treatments for patients with cancer.2022-08-2315 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - DNA Damage ResponseDr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Michael Goldstein about his research into DNA Damage Response and how the damage to the DNA of cancer cells can be exploited to better treat patients.2022-08-1614 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Head and Neck CancersDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Dr Karim Boudadi about treating head and neck cancers, including HPV-related cancers.2022-08-1019 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Dean of the Washington National CathedralDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with the Very Reverend Randy Hollerith, Dean of the Washington National Cathedral, about racial reconciliation, disparities in health care, and finding hope in discovery. Learn more about the Cathedral at cathedral.org.2022-08-0323 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Palliative CareDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Ambereen Mehta and Dr Nathan Gray from the Palliative Care Program at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center about the many ways patients can benefit from palliative care.2022-07-2816 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - The Healing Power of MusicDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Claire Oppert, a musician, teacher and therapist, about her work playing the cello for patients and her research into the healing power of music.2022-07-0631 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel is DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - The Brady Urological InstituteDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Dr Gerald Andriole, Director of the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute in the National Capital Region, about the treatment of prostate cancer and The Brady's commitment to excellent patient care, breakthrough research, and training of the next generation of physicians.2022-06-2926 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterKimmel is DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - The Brady Urological InstituteDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with Dr Gerald Andriole, Director of the Johns Hopkins Brady Urological Institute in the National Capital Region, about the treatment of prostate cancer and The Brady's commitment to excellent patient care, breakthrough research, and training of the next generation of physicians.2022-06-2926 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Community Outreach & EngagementDr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dina Lansey, Associate Deputy Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, about the Kimmel Cancer Center's efforts to partner with our communities to address cancer disparities and improve healthcare outcomes.2022-06-2231 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Reducing the Risk of Ovarian CancerDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Rebecca Stone about a new approach to reducing the risk of ovarian cancer.2022-06-1617 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - DNA Test Can Guide Stage II Colon Cancer TreatmentDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Anne Marie Lennon from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Dr Jonathan Simons from the Marcus Foundation about a significant study that shows the majority of patients with stage II colon cancer no longer need chemotherapy following surgery.2022-06-0414 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - DNA Test Can Guide Stage II Colon Cancer TreatmentDr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Anne Marie Lennon from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Dr Jonathan Simons from the Marcus Foundation about a significant study that shows the majority of patients with stage II colon cancer no longer need chemotherapy following surgery.2022-06-0414 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel In DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Major Advance in the Treatment of Lung CancerDr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Ben Levy from Sibley Memorial Hospital about the results of the Checkmate-816 clinical trial, which is leading to major changes in the way patients with non-small cell lung cancer are being treated. Click here to learn more about the Checkmate-816 trial.2022-05-1118 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The Checkmate-816 TrialDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Patrick Forde about the results of a clinical trial that show pairing immunotherapy treatments with chemotherapy greatly increases survival in patients with lung cancer. Read more about the Checkmate-816 Trial here.2022-04-1113 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The PROMISE RegistryDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Channing Paller from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC and Dr Heather Cheng from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center about the PROMISE prostate cancer registry. The PROMISE registry is studying the role of genetics in determining health outcomes for patients with prostate cancer. Learn more about PROMISE at prostatecancerpromise.org/2022-03-3114 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The PROMISE RegistryDr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Channing Paller from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC and Dr Heather Cheng from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center about the PROMISE prostate cancer registry. The PROMISE registry is studying the role of genetics in determining health outcomes for patients with prostate cancer. Learn more about PROMISE at prostatecancerpromise.org/2022-03-3114 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Music As HealingJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Director, Dr Bill Nelson, talks with singer and songwriter Martha Wainwright about her career, her mother's battle with sarcoma and Stand Up To Cancer's Kate McGarrigle Fund Music As Healing Program. The grant program is an initiative Stand Up To Cancer Canada that encourages cancer patients and survivors to share their cancer journey through original music with up to 10 finalists being chosen to receive $2,500 to support the professional recording of their original song. To learn more or to apply, visit standuptocancer.org/musicashealing2022-03-1019 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Music As HealingJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Director, Dr Bill Nelson, talks with singer and songwriter Martha Wainwright about her career, her mother's battle with sarcoma and Stand Up To Cancer's Kate McGarrigle Fund Music As Healing Program. The grant program is an initiative Stand Up To Cancer Canada that encourages cancer patients and survivors to share their cancer journey through original music with up to 10 finalists being chosen to receive $2,500 to support the professional recording of their original song. To learn more or to apply, visit standuptocancer.org/musicashealing2022-03-1019 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsCancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cognitive Development in Pediatric Cancer SurvivorsDr Bill Nelson speaks to Dr Kathy Ruble about her work on cognitive development with survivors of pediatric cancers.2022-02-1020 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Conquering CancerDr Ashwani Rajput speaks with survivor, mentor, patient advocate, podcast host, and champion for female researchers in oncology, Brenda Brody, about her breast cancer journey and how she is using what she learned along the way to help others. Listen to Brenda's own podcast series, in partnership with the ASCO Foundation and the Conquer Cancer Foundation, here. Read more about her work with Hope Connections here.2022-01-2628 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Radiation Therapy in Oligometastatic Disease for Seminars in Radiation OncologyDr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Robert Timmerman from UT Southwestern about radiation therapy for oligometastatic disease as part of our series for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.2022-01-2520 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer CareDr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Stephen Broderick and Dr Andrew Lerner about the multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer care at Johns Hopkins in the greater Washington DC area.2021-12-1525 minJohns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsKimmel in DC with Dr Ashwani Rajput - Multidisciplinary Lung Cancer CareDr Ashwani Rajput talks with Dr Stephen Broderick and Dr Andrew Lerner about the multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer care at Johns Hopkins in the greater Washington DC area.2021-12-1525 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Pediatric Brain TumorsDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Sahaja Acharya, Director of Pediatric Radiation Oncology, about treating children with brain tumors.2021-12-1411 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Proton Therapy for Lung and Genitourinary CancersDr Akila Viswanathan and Dr Aditya Halthore discuss the treatment of patients with lung and genitourinary cancers at the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center located at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC.2021-12-0718 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Cell FunctionDr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Philipp Oberdoerffer about his research on how cells function or stop functioning, and how that can result in diseases like cancer.2021-11-2319 min
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center PodcastsOn Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Global Health CatalystDr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Wilfred Ngwa about both his work as the Director of the Global Health Catalyst, which aims to reduce cancer health disparities around the world, and his research pairing medical physics with immunotherapy. Learn more at globalhealthcatalystsummit.org2021-11-1619 min