Dr. Sanft on the Benefit of Using a Multidisciplinary Team
February 23rd 2015Tara Sanft, MD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology), medical director, Adult Survivorship, Yale Cancer Center Survivorship Clinic, discusses the benefit of using a multidisciplinary team when caring for cancer patients.
Dr. Blinderman on the Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
February 18th 2015Craig Blinderman, MD, MA, Attending Physician in Medicine & Anesthesiology New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care (Medicine & Anesthesiology), Columbia University, discusses the confusion surrounding the term "palliative care."
Kathi Mooney on Using Technology to Improve Survivorship Care
February 10th 2015Kathi Mooney, PhD, RN, FAAN, Louis S. Peery and Janet B. Peery Presidential Endowed Chair in Nursing, College Of Nursing, University of Utah, Co-Leader Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, discusses how technology can be used to improve survivorship care.
Christopher Friese Discusses a 4-Year Study to Examine Nurse Exposure to Hazardous Drugs
February 9th 2015Christopher R. Friese, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN, assistant professor, Division of System Leadership and Effectiveness Science, University of Michigan School of Nursing, discusses the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) $2.3 million research grant that will be used to identify exposure risks.
Adhering to New Lifestyles for Caregivers and Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplants
February 6th 2015Louise Eaton, RN, BSN, OCN, inpatient Stem Cell Transplant Unit, John Theurer Cancer Center, provides advice for the relationship between caregivers and patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, as well as responsibilities for caregivers.
Dr. Cuzick Discusses Women at High Risk of Developing Breast Cancer
February 3rd 2015Jack Cuzick, PhD, a professor of epidemiology at Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, discusses how to determine if a woman is at high risk of developing breast cancer and which of these women should consider taking tamoxifen as a preventative measure.
Dr. Weigert on Using Bilateral Ultrasound to Screen Women with Dense Breasts
January 28th 2015Jean Weigert, MD, head of breast imaging for the Hospital of Central Connecticut, discusses a study conducted in Connecticut to see if the addition of screening breast ultrasound in women with mammographically normal but dense breasts has increased breast cancer detection.
Kathi Mooney on Improving Symptom Management
January 26th 2015Kathi Mooney, PhD, RN, FAAN, Louis S. Peery and Janet B. Peery Presidential Endowed Chair in Nursing, College Of Nursing, University of Utah, Co-Leader Cancer Control and Population Sciences, Huntsman Cancer Institute, discusses the importance of improving symptom management in cancer patients.
Joan Lunden and Dr Patrick Borgen Discuss Imaging and Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer
January 22nd 2015Joan Lunden talks about imaging technology and genetic testing for the early detection of breast cancer with Roy Firestone and Patrick I. Borgen, MD, in advance of her keynote address at the 32nd Miami Breast Cancer Conference (MBCC).
Dr. Blinderman on Integrating Palliative Care at Diagnosis
January 20th 2015Craig Blinderman, MD, MA, Attending Physician in Medicine & Anesthesiology New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Palliative Care (Medicine & Anesthesiology), Columbia University, discusses starting palliative care early in patients with metastatic disease.
Dr. Chlebowski on the Women's Intervention Nutrition Study (WINS)
January 19th 2015Rowan Chlebowski, MD, PhD, Professor and Chief, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology/Hematology Member, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses the results of the Women's Intervention Nutrition Study (WINS).
Dr. Hofstatter Discusses Breast Cancer Survivors and Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle After Treatment
January 15th 2015Erin W. Hofstatter, MD, assistant professor of medicine (medical oncology), co-director, Genetic Counseling Program, Yale Cancer Center, explains why it is important for breast cancer survivors to maintain a healthy lifestyle after their treatment
Dr. Chagpar Discusses the Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
January 13th 2015Anees B. Chagpar, MD, MSc, MA, MPH, associate professor of surgery (oncology), director, The Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven, program director, Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship, assistant director, Diversity and Health Equity at Yale Cancer Center, explains how lifestyle changes that align with the US Cancer Prevention Guidelines can reduce one's breast cancer risk.