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In this special edition of the On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with members of the Johns Hopkins Radiation Oncology COVID-19 response team about the protocols and patient procedures implemented throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine to ensure cancer patients continue to receive their care and remain safe from the Coronavirus.
Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral explain the cancer-related risks associated with obesity and how the concept of NEAT (Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis) plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy weight.
Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Panagis Galiatsatos about the dangers of smoking or vaping and the science behind nicotine addiction.
Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral discuss the importance of a healing environment as well as some recent additions to Sibley Memorial Hospital that aid patients in their recovery process.
Dr Bill Nelson talks to Jeanine Pennington, Portfolio Director for Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, about the assistance they provide to researchers in finding partnerships, managing the legal and regulatory process and, in some cases, helping to start companies to bring the discoveries and innovations found in the lab to patients diagnosed with cancer.
Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Jonathan Powell discuss how T cells activated from the immune system are being used to fight cancer.
Dr Rosanne Sheinberg and Harpreet Gujral explain the benefits of exercise for patients with cancer.
Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Cynthia Zahnow discuss how her experience as a breast cancer survivor informs her research into examining a potential link between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.
Dr Akila Viswanathan is joined by Dr Sara Alcorn to discuss the treatment of sarcoma and explain the use of radiation in palliative care.
Dr Bill Nelson speaks with thoracic surgeon Dr Stephen Broderick about the latest developments in lung cancer care that have made lung surgery less debilitating and improved patient outcomes.
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