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Diabetes complications include limb disorders. Find out about preventative measures for diabetic foot care, and diabetic amputation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32120]

Find out the ways you can reduce your risk of gynecologic cancers. Learn about the risk factors, symptoms and prevention of cancers such as ovarian, uterine, and cervical. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32078]

What does patient-centered care look like in practice? How does it differ from the health care that most of us receive? What will it mean for patient health? Join a distinguished panel as they discuss these questions and more. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32381]

UCSF Chancellor Sam Hawgood celebrates Dr. Peter Carroll’s 30 years of service to UCSF and to cancer research and treatment. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32382]

Dr. Stefanie Ueda and Dr. Lee-may Chen explain the advances in gynecological surgeries. They also look at preoperative procedures for surgeries such as hysterectomy and ovarian cancer surgery. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32077]

The body's immune system, long thought to be ineffective in combatting established tumors, is being harnessed by new drugs to better identify and kill tumor cells. Learn how immunotherapy research is leading to more precise treatments based on individual biology, tumors, and immune system response, and revealing which immunotherapies will be most effective. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32379]

A single tumor cell can contain thousands of genetic mutations, some of which provide critical information about the precise cancer type and provide clues about which therapy may be effective. Hear how genome-based analysis is improving diagnosis and treatment. Series: "Patient-Centered Care in the 21st Century - 2017 UCSF Cancer Showcase " [Show ID: 32380]

Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, demonstrates a practical method in determining a healthy serving size of food. The healthiest diet limit sugars, refined grains, and large amounts of saturated and trans fat. He advises to eat fruits and vegetables, healthy oils, whole grains, legumes and nuts. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32422]

Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, highlights the importance of switching to a whole grain diet. The healthiest diet limit sugars, refined grains, and large amounts of saturated and trans fat. He advises to eat fruits and vegetables, healthy oils, whole grains, legumes and nuts. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 32421]

Genetics underlies all cancers. Early-onset cancer, multiple primaries, family history, and ancestry can suggest inherited risk. UCSF Dr. Jocelyn Chapman and genetic counselor Julie Mak explain that genetic testing with multi-gene tests identify inherited risk and can improve early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer. But tests vary widely in quality and scope. Find out what you need to know to make the best decisions about managing complex genetic information.

Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 32076]