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Content provided by Johns Hopkins Medicine. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Johns Hopkins Medicine or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Explore health topics, medical research, education programs and patient stories from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.
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1 Does blood in your urine mean you have cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:05
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Blood in your urine, so-called hematuria, is fairly common, with a new genetic test being studied to rule out bladder cancer as a cause. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, says such a test would … Does blood in your urine mean you have cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 Can a genetic test spot bladder cancer in people who have blood in their urine? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:02
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Blood in your urine is definitely a reason to seek medical attention, and for many people cancer is a top concern. Now a new genetic test that can spot changes in the DNA known as mutations can help rule out … Can a genetic test spot bladder cancer in people who have blood in their urine? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 Are there advantages to receiving chemotherapy for cancer before surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:03
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Neoadjuvant chemotherapy translates to chemotherapy for cancer before surgery, with a recent study demonstrating its benefit for people with esophagus cancer. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says this strategy is time tested. Nelson: Neoadjuvant therapy is … Are there advantages to receiving chemotherapy for cancer before surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 What is the best way to treat esophageal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:03
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Cancer of the esophagus is a tough cancer to treat, and more people worldwide are developing it. A recent study compares one regimen giving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery versus another strategy using four chemotherapy drugs plus surgery. William Nelson, … What is the best way to treat esophageal cancer? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 Is it possible to catch nerve pain early in cancer treatment and minimize it? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:02
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Pain in nerves, called neuropathy, is more common when a couple types of cancer drugs are used or when someone has lung cancer versus other types of cancer, a new study concludes. Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson … Is it possible to catch nerve pain early in cancer treatment and minimize it? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 Can painful nerve pain following cancer therapy be avoided? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:04
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Neuropathy, or painful nerves, are seen in more than 40% of people who’ve been treated for cancer, a recent study reports. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins says the magnitude of the problem is huge, although there … Can painful nerve pain following cancer therapy be avoided? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 How often does someone who’s been treated for cancer experience nerve pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:04
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Nerve pain, or neuropathy, can be a big problem for some people who’ve been treated for cancer, with a new study showing just how big a problem it is. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, … How often does someone who’s been treated for cancer experience nerve pain? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 How does reporting symptoms impact cancer care for patients? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:03
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A greater sense of control, feeling in partnership with their care team, and not finding reporting symptoms burdensome are just a few of the outcomes reported by people with advanced cancer in a study of an electronic intervention where they … How does reporting symptoms impact cancer care for patients? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 Is it helpful for people with advanced cancer to report their symptoms regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:02
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Imagine you have advanced cancer and your doctor asks you to report your symptoms electronically, so that intervention is possible before things like pain or breathing difficulties become especially troublesome. Kimmel Cancer Center director William Nelson at Johns Hopkins describes … Is it helpful for people with advanced cancer to report their symptoms regularly? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…

1 Patients with advanced cancer can help in their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reports 1:02
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Helping people with advanced cancer is facilitated by having them fill out symptom questionnaires for their medical team, who can then intervene promptly, a new study demonstrates. William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, applauds the … Patients with advanced cancer can help in their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »…
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