Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins

Cancer News Review from Johns Hopkins, November 5, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

Bill Nelson reviews top cancer stories from October including the World Health Organization's decision that UV radiation from tanning beds are carcinogens, participation in clinical trials, clinical trials oversight, aspirin to decrease risk of colon cancer death, and brain tumor radiation risks.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, July 14, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Sat, 1 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EST

Childhood Cancer - Bill Nelson discusses a study showing that radiation to the spine and head may be unnecessary for some types of leukemia.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, July 13, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Sat, 1 Aug 2009 23:00:00 EST

Bill Nelson advocates for funding more bold, new research ideas.

Cancer News Review from Johns Hopkins, July 8, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST

Dr. William Nelson discusses the top cancer stories in June, including cancer research funding, long-term side effects of childhood cancer treatments, the obesity link to pancreatic cancer, and a gene linked to a rare ovarian tumor.

Cancer News Review from Johns Hopkins, June 10, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST

Bill Nelson's pick for top cancer stories last month include topics on reflux, breast cancer, Medicare payment for virtual colonoscopy, and colon cancer screening methods.

Cancer News Review from Johns Hopkins, May 8, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Fri, 8 May 2009 14:00:00 EST

On this month's Cancer News Review: Kimmel Cancer Center Director Bill Nelson talks about what you need to know about prostate and cervical cancer screening.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, May 1, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Mon, 4 May 2009 23:00:00 EST

HPV testing as a screening test for cervical cancer.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, April 22, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:00:00 EST

Prostate cancer screening - should men be screened? Does it lead to overtreatment?.

Cancer News Review from Johns Hopkins, April 10, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST

On this month's Cancer News Review: Kimmel Cancer Center Director Bill Nelson provides a wrap-up for hot topics in March including the value of PSA testing.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, April 1, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EST

Good news about ovarian cancer screening- a better method.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, March 25, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EST

Stopping PSA screening.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, March 18, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST

For some postmenopausal women, breast cancer may be preventable.

Cancer News Review from Johns Hopkins, Feb. 27, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST

The outlook for pancreas cancer, testing for genetic changes in advanced colon cancer, long term cancer survivors’ management and reluctance to engage another physician for care.

Cancer Minute from Johns Hopkins, Feb. 25, 2009

bsimpkins@jhmi.edu — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST

The outlook for pancreas cancer has improved.