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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan – Breast Cancer in the Modern Era for Seminars in Radiation Oncology

Dr. Akila Viswanathan and Dr. Jean Wright discuss the most recent recommendations for treating breast cancer with radiation.

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Advances in Radiation Oncology: Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Brandi Page presents a head and neck cancer case that demonstrates the benefits of proton therapy and Johns Hopkins' multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

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Advances in Medical Oncology for Thoracic Malignancies

Dr. Susan Scott, a fellowship-trained medical oncologist, uses advanced treatments for cancer patients, including early phase clinical trials, targeted therapies and immunomodulation in lung tumors.

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Advances in Pancreatic Surgery

Pancreatic Surgeon William Burns explains the latest advancements in Pancreatic Surgery at performed at Johns Hopkins.

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Advances in Surgical Approaches for Colorectal Cancers

In this short video, Haniee Chung, fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon, discusses the importance of the tri-modality approach to treating colorectal cancers, total neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancers and the importance of sphincter-sparing surgery.

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Updates in Genetic Testing and Breast Cancer

Surgical oncologist David Euhus explains how and when genetic testing for patients with breast cancer performed at Johns Hopkins, how this process has been streamlined to get results faster and shares how genetic testing will look like in the future.

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Intra and Perioperative Prevention of Air Leaks

Thoracic Surgeon Stephen Broderick discusses techniques to prevent air leaks during thoracic surgery.

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Immunotherapy in Lung Cancer Treatment

Thoracic surgeon Stephen Broderick provides updates on the use of immunotherapy in lung cancer treatment.

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Research Advancements and Treatment Options for Liver and Biliary Cancer

Surgical oncologist Christopher Shubert and medical oncologist Mark Yarchoan discuss the latest research advancements and treatment options for liver and biliary cancer patients within the Johns Hopkins Liver and Biliary Multidisciplinary Clinic.

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Updates in Prostate Cancer Diagnostic Biopsies

Dr. Armine Smith discusses updates in prostate cancer diagnostic biopsies and the advantages for patients.

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Surgical Advances for Prostate Cancer

Dr. Armine Smith discusses advances in prostate cancer surgery and her use of the latest, least invasive, surgical options for appropriate patients.

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5x5 Rectal Cancer Treatment Protocol Q&A

Bashar Safar, chief of colorectal surgery, describes one of the latest approaches against advanced stage rectal cancer: the 5x5 protocol. As an aggressive form of rectal cancer treatment, the 5x5 protocol delivers 5 grays (Gy) of radiation ...

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New Minimally Invasive Techniques: Gynecologic Oncology

Dr. Jeanine Staples, a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncology surgeon, uses advanced minimally invasive techniques to treat patients, maintain positive outcomes and reduce complications.

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Advances in Radiation Oncology: Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer

Dr. Jean Wright, fellowship trained radiation oncologist, discusses treatment options for breast cancer, including the use of proton therapy for left breast cancer, and how the multidisciplinary team at Johns Hopkins manages all breast cancer cases.

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Advances in Radiation Oncology: Proton Therapy for Lung Cancers

Dr. Curtiland Deville presents a lung tumor case that demonstrates the benefits of organ sparing proton therapy compared to photon therapy.

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Using the Latest Technology and Techniques in Prostate Radiation

The latest techniques in prostate radiation treatment are currently at Sibley. Learn about how technology and clinical trials are helping to improve care.

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Pivoting Cancer Genetic Research to Investigate COVID-19 Treatment

With the rise of COVID-19, Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Chetan Bettegowda started looking at how cancer immunotherapies could play a role in the treatment of cytokine storms being seen in patients with COVID-19.

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HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer Podcast

Carole Fakhry, MD, Tanguy Y Lim-Seiwert, MD, and Ana Kiess, MD, provide the latest updates and discuss multiple treatment options for HPV-related head and neck cancers.

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Fertility Preservation for Women with Cancer

Dr. Mindy Christianson describes fertility preservation options for women who are starting cancer treatment.

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Seeking a Second Opinion | Multidisciplinary Approach to Identifying Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

A Chinese patient initially diagnosed with lung cancer traveled to Johns Hopkins for a second opinion. Noticing inconsistencies in the patient’s scans, experts brought her case to the gastrointestinal tumor board.

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Combining Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy: The Latest Treatment Options for Head and Neck Cancer

Dr. Karim Boudadi discusses his techniques and use of the most advanced options to treat head and neck cancer.

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Physician Profile - Kelly Lafaro

Kelly Lafaro, MD, MPH, discusses her role as a surgical oncologist, her research and clinical expertise.

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Case Presentation: Complex HIPEC Procedure with Lynch Syndrome

Surgical oncologist Jonathan Greer discusses the case of a patient with colon cancer and Lynch syndrome, a genetic predisposition to different cancer types, who underwent a complex HIPEC procedure to treat the cancer.

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Physician Profile - Hanh-Tam Tran

Hanh-Tam Tran, MD, discusses her research, clinical expertise and role at the Sullivan Breast Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital

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On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan - Breast Cancer

Dr. Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr. Jean Wright from Sibley Memorial Hospital about treating breast cancer.

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Cancer Immunotherapy Induced Rheumatic Disease

Laura Cappelli organized an open discussion at #ACR19 among oncologists and rheumatologists to address the rheumatic problems seen in some patients on cancer-fighting checkpoint inhibitors.

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Case Presentation: Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancer

Surgical oncologist, Fabian Johnston details the case of a patient with a CDH1 mutation - a rare genetic defect that often requires advanced screening methods to detect and greatly increases a patient’s chances of developing gastric cancer.

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Differences in Proton and Photon Therapy, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Curtiland Deville, MD, compares photon and proton treatment options in lung and sarcoma cases.

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On Target with Dr. Akila Viswanathan - Prostate Cancer

Dr. Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Curt Deville from Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC about the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer and the opening of the Johns Hopkins National Proton Center coming to Sibley later this year.

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Patient Reported Outcomes and Factors Predicting Clinical Disease Activity in Patients with Immune-Checkpoint Inhibitor Inflammatory Arthritis

Caoilfhionn Connolly and colleagues assessed patients with inflammatory arthritis from cancer-treating checkpoint inhibitors to see what has an impact on their quality of life and what type of symptoms patients experience. They found that ...

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Advances in Treating Women’s Bladder Cancer

The latest innovations in women’s bladder cancer are occurring at Sibley Memorial Hospital, part of Johns Hopkins Medicine. Drs. Armine Smith and Jean Hoffman-Censits explain their roles in treating women’s bladder cancer and what these ...

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Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer

Johns Hopkins specialists work together to treat and manage patients with upper tract urothelial cancer.

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Leukemia and Hematologic Cancers - Kimmel Cancer Center Podcast Series

In the latest podcast from Kimmel Cancer Center Director Dr Bill Nelson, he speaks with Dr Khaled El-Shami about treating leukemia and the growing hematologic program at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Rethinking the Spread of Metastatic Cancer

Finding ways to make cancer cells unable to spread, and ways to make other organs less fertile for cancer to take root.

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Complex Nasal Reconstruction for Merkel Cell Carcinoma

Learn how microvascular and facial plastic reconstructive surgeon Shaun Desai conducted a complex, two-stage nasal reconstruction after the surgical removal of a woman’s Merkel cell carcinoma.

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New Treatment Options for Lung Cancer - Kimmel Cancer Center Podcast Series

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Ben Levy, the Clinical Director of Medical Oncology at Sibley Memorial Hospital, about new treatments for lung cancer patients and the growing cancer center at Sibley.

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HPV Related Head and Neck Cancers - Kimmel Cancer Center Podcast Series

Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Karim Boudadi from Sibley Memorial Hospital about the multiple treatment options for HPV related head and neck cancers.

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Advanced Lung Cancer Therapy at Suburban Hospital

Dr. Stephen Greco explains how he uses imaging technology at Suburban Hospital to improve the treatment of lung cancer.

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Proton Therapy Expertise

Dr. Curtiland Deville discusses his experience with proton therapy and the technology, research and treatment that will be conducted at The Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center

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Neuro-oncology at DC’s Kimmel Cancer Center

Byram Ozer, MD, PhD, is a neurology-trained oncologist and assistant professor of oncology, who treats brain tumors and conducts Johns Hopkins clinical trials for neuro-oncology at Sibley Memorial Hospital.

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Next Generation Navigational Bronchoscopy

Andrew Lerner, MD, demonstrates his use of the latest navigational bronchoscopy technology—including virtual CT and specialized software—and navigational bronchoscopy with TTNA to reach lesions normally inaccessible by traditional techniques.

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Updates in Interventional Pulmonology

Andrew Lerner, MD, director of interventional pulmonology at Sibley Memorial Hospital, and instructor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, uses minimally invasive techniques and advanced technology to provide ...

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Active Surveillance for Kidney Cancer

Although the incidence of kidney cancer has increased dramatically over the last few decades, research led by Johns Hopkins urologists is showing many of these patients can be followed safely without the need for immediate surgery.

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Lung Cancer Surgery - Kimmel Cancer Center Podcast Series

Dr Ben Levy and thoracic surgeon Stephen Broderick discuss the important aspects of lung cancer surgery, including how surgical techniques are advancing, how patients should prepare in advance and what to expect during recovery.

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Bladder Cancer in Women - Kimmel Cancer Center Podcast Series

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Jean Hoffman-Censits and Dr Armine Smith, from the Johns Hopkins Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute, about the complications that arise in diagnosing and treating bladder cancer in women.

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Pediatric Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Q&A

Kenneth Cooke, director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation Program, shares innovative treatments of half-matched related donor transplants at Johns Hopkins and discusses how half-match is influencing patient care.

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Cutting Edge of Skin Cancer Treatment

Dr. Shaun Desai discusses how Suburban Hospital, as part of Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, brings advance treatment of skin cancer to the greater Washington area.

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Advances in Lung Sparing Surgery

Dr. Stephen Broderick and the lung cancer team at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in the greater Washington area work to quickly diagnosis and effectively treat lung cancer.

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Kimmel in DC With Dr Ben Levy - Treating Children with Radiation and Proton Therapy

Dr. Matthew Ladra discusses proton therapy for pediatric patients. Dr. Ladra leads the dedicated pediatric team at the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center, in collaboration with Children’s National Hospital.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Improving Radiation Treatments for Children

Dr. Stephanie Terezakis and her research team are looking for ways to deliver radiation more precisely to tumors and minimize radiation to healthy tissues.

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Pancreatic Auto Islet Transplantation with Total Pancreatectomy

An animation explaining the pancreatic auto islet transplantation process with complete removal of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis.

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The Division of Interventional Radiology

Dr. Kelvin Hong provides an overview of the Division of Interventional Radiology within the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science.

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The Division of Cancer Imaging Research

Dr. Zaver Bhujwalla provides an overview of the The Division of Cancer Imaging Research within the Department of Radiology and Radiological Science.

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Interventional Radiology at Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins interventional radiology division director Kelvin Hong explains how his team uses medical imaging exams such as MRI, CT and ultrasound to guide minimally invasive treatments and procedures to nearly every organ system in the body.

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Virtual Colonoscopy Q&A | Dr. Karen Horton

Virtual colonoscopy is a minimally invasive alternative to conventional colonoscopy (endoscopy) that screens the colon and rectum for polyps and early cancer before symptoms occur.

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Updates in Liver Tumor Treatment Q&A

Richard Burkhart, M.D., discusses the latest techniques for treating both benign and malignant liver tumors

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Colorectal Cancer with Liver Metastasis

Surgical oncologist Richard Burkhart discusses innovative treatment options for liver tumors caused by metastatic colorectal cancer. To refer a patient to the Johns Hopkins Liver Tumor Center, call 1-877-548-3799.

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Robotic Whipple Procedure Case Study

Jin He, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins, discusses the use of robotic Whipple for a patient presenting with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) with high-grade dysplasia.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: From Dysfunctional Cells to Disease

Dr. Li and her team investigate how cells consolidate their damaged proteins and prevent them from spreading freely, in order to understand how to better treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s and ALS.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Reducing Cancer Deaths – Nickolas Papadopoulos, Ph.D.

Nickolas Papadopoulos, Ph.D., and his team at the Ludwig Center at Johns Hopkins are developing a superbly sensitive test for mitosis by interrogating each individual’s molecule sample in patients with early-stage cancer.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Detecting Prostate Cancer Early – Alan Partin, M.D., Ph.D.

Alan Partin, M.D., Ph.D., and his research group develop and test blood, urine and tissue cells to detect prostate cancer early.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Stopping the Spread of Breast Cancer Cells | Andrew Ewald, Ph.D.

Cell biologist Andrew Ewald and his team have discovered what allows breast cancer cells to leave the main tumor and build new tumors in the lungs, bones and brains. Now, their goal is to identify patients whose breast cancer is likely ...

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: A Missile for Cancer | Dr. Theodore DeWeese

#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Dr. DeWeese and his team are testing a way to target a protein found on the surface of cancer cells, but not non-cancer cells. Their goal is to destroy cancer while protecting normal tissue.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Innovative Strategies for Treating Brain Tumors | Dr. Henry Brem

#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Normal brain tissue must be protected while doctors destroy a brain tumor. Researchers at Johns Hopkins are creating new, targeted treatments for brain tumor patients.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Giving Immune Response a Nano-Boost | Dr. Jonathan Schneck

Can a custom-built white blood cell avoid suppression by cancer and boost our immune system? Dr. Jonathan Schneck has developed “artificial antigen-presenting cells” and is working to put them to use in the clinic.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Monitoring Transplanted Stem Cell Fate | Dr. Assaf Gilad

Dr. Assaf Gilad is developing new technologies to “tag” stem cells and monitor cell fate with MRI, improving patient safety and treatment outcomes, especially for those with brain cancer and heart disease.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Chemotherapy-Resistant Breast Cancer Stem Cells | Dr. Gregg Semenza

Dr. Gregg Semenza’s team has identified a way to overcome the resistance of cancer stem cells to chemotherapy, completely eradicating breast tumors in mice.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Using Stem Cells to Treat Blood Disorders | Dr. Elias Zambidis

Dr. Elias Zambidis cares for children suffering from leukemia and other blood disorders.

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Supracricoid Laryngectomy

Johns Hopkins laryngeal surgeon, Simon Best, M.D., presents a case of a patient with advanced laryngeal cancer treated with a supracricoid laryngectomy, thereby preserving voice and swallowing function while sparing a total laryngectomy.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Treating Prostate Cancer – Urologic Oncologist Kenneth Pienta

Urologic oncologist Kenneth Pienta and his team are working to identify what keeps disseminated tumor cells asleep or reactivates them so that they can better treat prostate cancer.

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Case Presentation: Use of TORS for HPV-Positive Tonsil Squamous Cell Cancer

Otolaryngologist Carole Fakhry, M.D., discusses the case of a 52-year-old man presenting with a neck and tonsil mass. The patient is doing well after transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and neck dissection were performed, followed by radiation.

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TORS as a Primary Treatment Modality in the Treatment of HPV-Related Oral Pharynx Cancers

Otolaryngologist Carole Fakhry, M.D., discusses the use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in the treatment of HPV-related oral pharynx cancer, and how its use can de-intensify and reduce morbidities from typically used adjuvant treatment therapies.

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Latest Options for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Brain Tumors

Pediatric neurosurgeon Alan Cohen, M.D., chief of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, discusses the latest advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric brain tumors, including minimally invasive surgery and genetic profiling.

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Fusion Biopsy for Prostate Cancer

Dr. H. Ballentine Carter, professor of urology and oncology, explains the difference between a standard biopsy procedure and a fusion biopsy procedure for prostate cancer.

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Treating Bladder Cancer | Q&A

Dr. Armine Smith, assistant professor of urology, explains what sets Johns Hopkins bladder cancer program apart from other institutions and discusses what treatment options are offered.

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Surgery on Advanced Gliomas

Resection of even later stage gliomas can improve survival and quality of life. The challenge for the surgical team is to remove as much of the tumor as possible while safeguarding the brain.

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Prostate Cancer | Q&A

Dr. Mohamad E. Allaf, Director of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Urologic Surgery, explains why physicians should refer patients to John Hopkins for prostatectomy procedures and what innovative treatments and therapies are available.

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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy

Neurosurgeon Chetan Bettegowda presents information on an advanced, MRI-guided, minimally invasive technique for the treatment of brain tumors.

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Kids Cancers and Mutations | Podcast

Elizabeth Tracey and William Nelson M.D., director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, discuss the findings from a study recently reported in the New England Journal of Medicine that examined the role germ line mutations play in childhood cancers.

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Electrical Fields and Brain Tumors

Jon Weingart M.D., discusses a recent study which shows that a helmet employing alternating electrical field pulses has been shown to improve survival from glioblastoma, one type of deadly brain tumor.

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Minimally-Invasive Surgery Options for Liver Cancer and Liver Tumors

Dr. Jin He, associate professor of surgery, describes the minimally invasive surgical techniques available for patients with liver cancer or a liver tumor, the benefits and who is an ideal candidate.

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Meningioma

Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, Jon Weingart, M.D., discusses the risk, biological plausibility and three grades of meningioma.

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Brain Tumor Monitoring

Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, Jon Weingart, M.D., examines whether new techniques can allow better monitoring of brain tumors.

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Case Presentation - Malignant Parotid Tumor

Andelot Professor of Laryngology and Otology, David Eisele, MD, discusses a case of a parotid tumor that was presented as an asymptomatic mass which grew over a course of several months.

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Treatment Options for Liver Cancer and What to Expect | Q&A

Chief of surgical oncology Timothy Pawlik, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.explains types of liver cancer and the advanced treatment options offered at Johns Hopkins, including portal vein embolization and liver resection surgery.

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Rectal Cancer | Q&A

Dr. Jonathan Efron, Director, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Johns Hopkins Department of Surgery, answers important questions about rectal cancer.

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Lung Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know for Your Patients

Lonny Yarmus, clinical chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, gives a brief overview on lung cancer screening, including who is a candidate and insurance coverage.

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Doorways to Discovery: Liquid Biopsy to Track Cancer

Chetan Bettegowda, M.D., Ph.D., a Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon, discusses his research on a new liquid biopsy to screen asymptomatic people to detect cancers when they are not yet clinically detectable.

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Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center

The Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center is part of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Johns Hopkins Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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Colon Cancer Screening | Podcast

Francis Giardiello, professor of gastroenterology, discusses options for colon cancer screening.

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Colon Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, Symptoms, and the Importance of Screening and Current Treatments

Dr. Susan L. Gearhart, MD, FACS, and Dr. Francis Giardiello, MD, present, Colon Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, Symptoms, and the Importance of Screening and Current Treatments.