Bench to Bedside
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe University of Kansas Cancer Center’s podcast Bench to Bedside provides a glimpse into the latest research discoveries that are transforming cancer care. Join Roy Jensen, MD, vice chancellor and director of the cancer center, weekly to hear from the top experts in the field as well as patients and caregivers.
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Exploring the Future of Cancer Care: What is Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) Therapy?
May 22, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBImmunotherapy and cellular therapeutics represent the future of cancer care. These biological therapies involve manipulating the body’s cells to reactivate and strengthen their abilities to attack cancer cells. Immunotherapy is a precision cancer treatment and is considered the future of cancer treatment by the National Cancer Institute. Other, more traditional, types of cancer treatment include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Immunotherapy is a type of treatment for a variety of cancer...
The Rise of Colorectal Cancer in Younger People and Updated Screening Guidelines
May 15, 2024 21:57 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBColorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or rectal cancer, is one of the most treatable cancers when found early. However, it is also the most common type of gastrointestinal cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. For decades, colorectal cancer was most often diagnosed in people aged 50 and over. More recently, the incidence of colorectal cancer has declined in people 50 and over, while dramatically increasing in younger people. Because of this shift...
Game Changers: Unlocking Cancer's Playbook with Biostatistics
May 08, 2024 19:13 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, sits down for a conversation with Drs. Byron Gajewski and Devin Koestler, co-leaders of the Biostatistics and Informatics Shared Resource at KU Cancer Center. Just as a coach uses a playbook to strategize and make informed decisions during a game, researchers use biostatistics to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions in their studies. On today’s epis...
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: A Conversation with Patient Advocate and Author Camy Crank
April 03, 2024 20:14 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBOn this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, sits down for a conversation with Camy Crank, author of the book “Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: What I Lost and Gained Through Breast Cancer.” Camy’s own breast cancer journey began in 2015, when a second opinion from KU Cancer Center showed stage 3B disease. In 2020, she learned her cancer had metastasized. Camy is also a member of KU Cancer Center’s patient ...
Discovering the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers
March 13, 2024 19:30 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBThe University of Kansas Cancer Center’s Accelerate Cancer Education (ACE) program is a summer research program specifically designed for high school students living in Wyandotte County, Kansas and Jackson County, Missouri. The cancer center launched ACE in 2018 in collaboration with the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Health Careers Pathways Programs and the NIH-funded Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence program. On this episode, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and d...
United in Healing: The Elder Family's Cancer Journey
March 06, 2024 22:20 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBEd Elder is a staple in the Kansas City business community, as President of the Kansas City office of Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, as well as an active member of the Kansas City community, which includes his service on the Board of Directors for KU Cancer Center’s Cancer Funding Partners. He also formerly served as a board member for Coaches vs. Cancer with the American Cancer Society. While Ed has been a long-time advocate for canc...
Getting “Back in the Swing” After Breast Cancer
February 28, 2024 21:21 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBDiet, nutrition and lifestyle are imperative components of a cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment and survivorship care. Breast cancer survivor and author Barb Unell learned this firsthand after her own cancer diagnosis and treatment, and inspired by her experience, she founded Back in the Swing - a grassroots, non-profit organization with a mission to increase access to personalized, comprehensive clinical breast cancer survivorship health care, education, and medical research. Along...
Cancer Workforce Equity: How Diversifying the Cancer Workforce Leads to Better Outcomes for Patients
February 21, 2024 18:36 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, host Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, speaks Dr. Simon Craddock Lee, interim associate director for Cancer Workforce Equity at the cancer center. Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States, with a long track record of disproportionately affecting racial and ethnic minorities, gender and sexual minorities, rural groups and people with disabilities. The National Cancer Institute...
Coping with Cancer During the Holiday Season
November 15, 2023 21:03 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBThe holiday season is quickly approaching in the United States, and while it often is a joyful time of traditions and loved ones, it can also present additional demands and challenges, especially if you or someone close to you is dealing with a cancer diagnosis. On this special episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, we invited Dr. Elizabeth Muenks, associate professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center and the director of KU Cancer Center’s Onco-Psychology Program, back to the podc...
Voices of Cancer Research: Behind the Scenes of Cancer Research Week
November 09, 2023 18:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBOn this special episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, join us behind-the-scenes at The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s annual research week, a multi-day event bringing together members of our research programs and the cancer center community. More than 270 people participated in this year’s Cancer Research Week activities, which included scientific presentations by our research faculty and students, as well as members of our patient research advocacy group, PIVOT. The week concluded ...
Discovering Strength Through Exercise During a Cancer Journey
November 01, 2023 18:05 - 17 minutes - 24 MBGoing through a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging physically, mentally and emotionally. But there are actions that patients and caregivers can take at home to help ease some of those burdens. On this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, we hear from Kylie Stewart, a cancer survivor who joins us to share how her own diagnosis, along with her family’s history of cancer, inspired her to learn more about nutrition and exercise, as well as what steps she took to keep her body ...
Empowering Cancer Patients and Communities: A Conversation with Dr. Steve Scott
October 25, 2023 20:42 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, host Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Steve Scott, the recently named chair of KU Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board (CAB). The KU Cancer Center CAB includes community members and organization leaders from across the areas we serve, including the state of Kansas and western Missouri, and is comprised of individuals representing a diversity of cancer experiences, skill...
Researching the Cost of Cancer: How Financial Toxicity Affects Cancer Patients and their Families
October 18, 2023 21:13 - 26 minutes - 36 MBIn the United States, cancer is among the most expensive medical conditions to treat. National costs for cancer care were estimated to be $190.2 billion in 2015. Several studies show that cancer patients and survivors are more likely to experience financial toxicity than people without cancer. For Dinesh Pal I. Mudaranthakam, PhD - assistant professor in the Department of Biostatistics & Data Science at the University of Kansas Medical Center, director of Research IT at The University of Kan...
Empowering Progress: How Patient Advocacy Moves Cancer Research Forward
October 11, 2023 21:55 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBWeaving the perspective of our patients into our research is an important focus for the team at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, because it ensures our work centers on the needs of those we serve. Patient and Investigator Voices Organizing Together (PIVOT for short) is KU Cancer Center’s program, which unites scientists and advocates to advance patient-centered research. On this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, we are sharing a conversation between two special guests, Dr. Joan...
Normalizing Second Opinions in Cancer Care
October 04, 2023 18:05 - 23 minutes - 32 MBWhen a patient learns they have a potentially life-threatening medical diagnosis, such as cancer, it can often feel like there are more questions than answers. Getting a second opinion after a cancer diagnosis is a common and valuable practice, but it can also seem overwhelming to patients and their families. On this episode of the Bench to Bedside, host Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Muenks, associate professor ...
Unlocking the Connection Between DNA and Disease
September 27, 2023 21:01 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week on the Bench to Bedside podcast, host Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, sits down for a conversation with Dr. Bret Freudenthal, an associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, to talk about DNA and its crucial role in the development and progression of cancer. While there are many factors involved in cancer development, changes to the cellular DNA arising from DNA damage i...
Hail to the Chief!
September 21, 2023 00:18 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBJeffrey Holzbeierlein, MD - physician-in-chief of The University of Kansas Cancer Center - joins Dr. Roy Jensen in the podcast studio this week to discuss the future of cancer care and research in our region. Dr. Holzbeierlein is the William L. Valk endowed professor and chair of the Department of Urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He specializes in urologic cancer surgery, especially bladder, kidney, penile and testicular cancer. His research interests include Hsp90 inhibit...
Fueling Wellness: The Impact of Nutrition on Cancer Prevention and Treatment
September 13, 2023 18:43 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBYou’ve probably heard the phrase, “food is medicine,” but what does that mean when it comes to cancer prevention and treatment? Today Dr. Jill Hamilton-Reeves is joining Dr. Roy Jensen in the podcast studio to discuss nutrition and how the food we eat could aid in cancer prevention, as well as some of her current research into nutrition and cancer treatment. Dr. Hamilton-Reeves is a member of KU Cancer Center’s Cancer Prevention and Control research program and co-leader of the cancer center...
Sun Safety Tips from Pool Cool
May 24, 2023 18:46 - 5 minutes - 7.43 MBWith summer fast approaching, it's time to talk sun safety! In Kansas, cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, increased significantly from 2008 to 2017. Protection from the sun's rays could prevent about 90% of all skin cancer cases. Since youth are especially at risk for overexposure to the sun with extended times outdoors, KU Cancer Center’s outreach network, the Masonic Cancer Alliance, implemented Pool Cool, a program to educate young people on sun safety behaviors. On thi...
Your Listener Questions with Dr. Barrett Rollins
May 11, 2023 01:19 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBEarlier this season, we shared a conversation on the podcast with Dr. Barrett Rollins, Linde Family Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His recently released book, In Sickness: A Memoir, shares his unbelievable journey as Dr. Rollins discovers that his wife Dr. Jane Weeks, a prominent breast cancer researcher at Dana-Farber, had been suffering from untreated metastatic breast cancer for years and had been hidi...
A Conversation with Dr. Roy Jensen
May 03, 2023 15:13 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBOn this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, we are doing something a little bit different. As our host, Dr. Roy Jensen - vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center - is usually the one asking the questions of our expert guests, but today, Dr. Jensen is the one in the hot seat! Megan Peters - digital communications manager for the cancer center and producer of the Bench to Bedside podcast - is joining the conversation today to ask some of the questions we’ve r...
Secrets and Sickness with Dr. Barrett Rollins
April 19, 2023 14:25 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBThe book “In Sickness: A Memoir” shares the unbelievable story of Dr. Barrett Rollins, professor at Harvard Medical School and Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and his wife Dr. Jane Weeks, a prominent researcher at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In 2008, Dr. Rollins discovered a secret his wife had been keeping from him …. she had been suffering from untreated metastatic breast cancer for six years. As the couple went about their public roles as authorities o...
Frequently Asked Questions about Cancer Clinical Trials
April 12, 2023 23:53 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBWhat is a clinical trial? Why should people diagnosed with cancer consider a clinical trial? Are clinical trials safe? In this follow up episode, we answer those and all your burning questions about this topic with our first repeat guest on the podcast, Dr. Tara Lin, Medical Director of the KU Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office. Links from this episode: Listen to the first part of our conversation with Dr. Lin on Episode 3 of the Bench to Bedside podcast - Cancer Clinical Trials: Why Di...
Optimizing the Immune System to Beat Cancer
April 05, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.1 MBDr. Roy Jensen sits down for a conversation with Dr. Joseph McGuirk, division director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics program. They discuss exciting advances in the research of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, as well as Dr. McGuirk’s journey to becoming a national leader in cellular therapy research and treatment. Dr. McGuirk also details a traumatic childhood experience, which inspired him to become a cancer res...
Mentoring the Next Generation of Cancer Researchers
March 29, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this special episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, hear a conversation between Dr. Christy Hagan, a breast cancer researcher at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and Lauryn Werner, an MD/PhD student working in Dr. Hagan’s lab. Listen as they share how they ended up in the cancer research field, what their mentorship relationship looks like, how they balance their work and personal lives, and what it felt like when Lauryn herself was diagnosed with the very cancer they are studyin...
Cancer Clinical Trials: Why Diversity Matters
March 22, 2023 13:34 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBCurrently, only 4 percent of people who participate in a clinical trial are Black and 5 percent are Hispanic. On this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Tara Lin, medical director of the cancer center’s Clinical Trial Office, and Dr. Ronald Chen, Chair and professor of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and associate director for Health Equity at the ca...
What Exactly IS Cancer?
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBEveryone has a personal experience with cancer, but what exactly IS this disease that affects so many? On this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, we are joined by Dr. Danny Welch, associate director for Education at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, to answer that complex question. Dr. Welch’s career has centered on the spread – or metastasis – of cancer. And a personal connection has been a driving force behind his career — his mother died of metastatic cancer. He is passionate ...
Cervical Cancer: What You Need to Know
March 10, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBOn this episode of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Melissa Javellana, a gynecological oncologist, about cervical cancer and her journey to becoming a cancer physician and researcher. Also joining the conversation, Ashley, a mom of two, shares why she made the decision to get her children the HPV vaccine – a shot that prevents cervical cancer. If you appreciated this episode, please share, ...
Coming Soon: The Bench to Bedside Podcast
March 03, 2023 13:00 - 49 seconds - 1.22 MBA new season of Bench to Bedside is returning for it's 10th season in March 2023! The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s weekly series - now exclusively in podcast format - is hosted by Roy Jensen, MD, vice chancellor and director of the cancer center. The award-winning show provides a glimpse into the latest research discoveries that are transforming cancer care, along with conversations from the top experts in the field as well as patients and caregivers. Before transitioning to podcast-...
Bench to Bedside S9E10: Cancer drugs: The journey from the lab to the patient's bedside
May 18, 2022 15:33 - 27 minutes - 37.1 MBHave you ever wondered how drugs make it from the laboratory into your medicine cabinet? On this episode of #BenchToBedside we will dig deep into how each drug gets its start, after decades of research and testing. Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will speak with Dr. Scott Weir, director of the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Institute for Advancing Medical Innovations, about the journey these drugs take to make it to you. Jim Baxe...
Bench to Bedside S9E9: How genetics research may transform cancer care
May 11, 2022 16:36 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBLearn how scientists and cancer survivors are working together to decipher our DNA and building the foundation for future cancer therapies. Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will talk with Dr. Jennifer Gerton, an investigator at Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Mary Frances Haake, a member of PIVOT - KU Cancer Center's patient research advocacy group, about how understanding our genetic makeup may help us develop new cancer treat...
Bench to Bedside S9E8: Black Women and Breast Cancer
May 04, 2022 18:16 - 36 minutes - 49.6 MBAccording to the American Cancer Society, Black women are more than 40 percent likely to die from breast cancer than white women, despite fewer cases being diagnosed. On this episode of #BenchToBedside, Dr. Joan Lewis-Wambi, associate professor in the department of cancer biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and Dr. Danny Welch, associate director for education at the cancer center, will join us to talk about the latest in breast cancer research. Tonia Yelder, breast cancer su...
Bench to Bedside S9E7: The latest in brain cancer research and care
April 27, 2022 15:30 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBApproximately 89,000 people in the U.S. will receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis this year. And for those with cancerous brain tumors, life as they know it is changing, with most patients living up to five years after their diagnosis. Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will discuss the latest advances in brain cancer research and treatment with neuro-oncologist Dr. Tolga Tuncer, and Drs. Fen Wang and David Akhavan, who are both radiat...
Bench to Bedside S9E6 - Proton Therapy: A New Tool in Cancer Care
April 20, 2022 15:40 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBProton therapy is the newest tool we have for fighting cancer. Join us on #BenchToBedside as we look inside the brand new Proton Center at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, which is set to open in just a few weeks. We are going to examine the impact it’s having on patient’s lives with Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of KU Cancer Center and Dr. Ronny Rotondo, medical director of proton therapy.
#BenchToBedside: Cancer and Your Genes
April 13, 2022 15:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBBetween 5 and 10 percent of all cancer cases occur because of an inherited genetic mutation. But there are tests that can help tell if you are at a greater risk. Drs. Lauren Nye and Jennifer Klemp discuss how genetic testing may help answer your questions about your cancer risks and determine a path forward. Becky Burns, a breast cancer survivor and member of KU Cancer Center's patient research advocacy group, PIVOT, will also join us to share how genetic testing played a part in her ...
BenchToBedside S9E5: Cancer and Your Genes
April 13, 2022 15:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBBetween 5 and 10 percent of all cancer cases occur because of an inherited genetic mutation. But there are tests that can help tell if you are at a greater risk. Drs. Lauren Nye and Jennifer Klemp discuss how genetic testing may help answer your questions about your cancer risks and determine a path forward. Becky Burns, a breast cancer survivor and member of KU Cancer Center's patient research advocacy group, PIVOT, will also join us to share how genetic testing played a part in her ...
Bench to Bedside S9E4 - Melanoma research: More than skin deep
April 06, 2022 15:40 - 41 minutes - 57.9 MBMore than 200,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma every year in the U.S. In fact, melanoma is the least common diagnosed type of skin cancer and the most deadly. Through advancements in treatment, including immunotherapy, people are living longer. Dr. Roy Jensen, director and vice chancellor of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, will speak with Drs. Gary Doolittle and Luke Selby about the newest advances in melanoma research and therapy, and how they will affect those in our c...
Bench to Bedside S9E3: Shaping the Future of Colorectal Cancer Treatment
March 30, 2022 15:30 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBColorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women combined. Thanks to improvements in early detection and treatment, the number of people who die from this disease has dropped. Today, there are more than 1.5 million colorectal cancer survivors in the U.S. Dr. Roy Jensen, director and vice chancellor of KU Cancer Center, will talk with Drs. Anwaar Saeed and Ajay Bansal, who are exploring ways to better treat and prevent colorectal cancer. Tom Conley, a ca...
Bench to Bedside S9E2: Diagnosing Cancer with Artificial Intelligence
March 23, 2022 15:34 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIt sounds like it’s pulled straight from the plot of a science fiction movie, but doctors and scientists are finding ways to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into the clinic. Dr. Roy Jensen and Dr. Prateek Sharma, discuss this topic, and Kayla Delich, a stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor, also shares her story.
Bench to Bedside S9E1: Colon Cancer's Connection to Bitter Taste
March 16, 2022 16:05 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBWe’ve all experienced it…maybe after enjoying that second cup of coffee, trying out a new vitamin supplement, or if you didn't drink enough water during a busy day, and you notice a bitter taste in your mouth that has you reaching for a breath mint! An occasional bitter taste is typically no cause for concern. However, a researcher at The University of Kansas Cancer Center has uncovered a fascinating connection between the bitter taste receptors on our tongue and colorectal cancer.
Special Edition: Advanced Fertility Treatment for Cancer Patients
February 23, 2022 16:30 - 16 minutes - 22 MBDr. Courtney Marsh and her patient, Ashley Flynn, discuss the importance of fertility preservation and advanced in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment that helped Ashley conceive after beating cancer.
Special Edition: How to Talk to Children About a Loved One’s Cancer Diagnosis
February 16, 2022 16:30 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBTalking to children about a loved one's cancer diagnosis can be challenging. Learn how to navigate this conversation with tips from Annie Seal, Children's Program Director at Turning Point.
Special Edition: The Importance of a Second Opinion
February 09, 2022 17:18 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you are bound to have a lot of questions. At The University of Kansas Cancer Center, we know the value of a second opinion. It allows you and your family to ask questions, explore your options and ensure you get the correct diagnosis and the best treatment for your type of cancer.
Special Edition: Children's Research Institute - Future of Pediatric Cancer Research
February 02, 2022 16:35 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MB2021 marked a major milestone in the future of pediatric research for our region and beyond – the grand opening of the Children’s Mercy Research Institute, a new state-of-the-art research building that supports a collaborative approach to team science, where physicians, scientists and others work together to find the answers to pediatric medicine’s most challenging questions. Learn about the new Children's Research Institute and future impact on pediatric cancer research from Drs. Tom Curran ...
Special Edition: Engaging Churches to Address African American Cancer Disparities
January 26, 2022 16:30 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBAfrican Americans have the highest death rate and shortest survival rate of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. for most cancers. The factors surrounding such gaps in cancer are interconnected and complex. Scientists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center are working hard to overcome these hurdles, and they’re doing it in unique ways. Through a consortium called Faith Works, researchers, church leaders and church members come together to spread the word about the importance of preventio...
Special Edition: Gut Health & the Microbiome
January 19, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBShahid Umar, PhD, professor and vice chair of Research in the department of Surgery at The University of Kansas Medical Center and a gastrointestinal researcher at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, talks about microbes, specifically the bacteria in our gut, and their connection to cancer.
Special Edition: Transforming Breast Cancer Care With IORT
January 12, 2022 16:30 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIf you’ve been diagnosed with early-stage invasive breast cancer and will be having lumpectomy, you may be eligible to receive intraoperative radiation therapy(IORT). IORT is a single radiation treatment given at the time of lumpectomy, following tumor removal. Having IORT allows patients to avoid conventional breast radiation therapy, which typically starts a month after cancer surgery and requires daily treatments for up to six weeks.
Special Edition: Preventing Cancer With the HPV Vaccine
January 05, 2022 16:30 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThe human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has been available since 2006, and physicians at The University of Kansas Cancer Center have encouraged our patients to get the vaccination. The vaccine is FDA-approved for children at age 9 and recommended for preteen boys and girls at age 11 or 12. Men and women between the ages of 27 and 45, who didn’t get the vaccination as an adolescent, can also receive it.
Special Edition: The Future of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment
December 29, 2021 16:10 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBNature's bounty holds great promise for the treatment of cancer and has played a vital role in the development of cancer therapies. This challenging yet exciting field of research holds great promise as we look for better ways to preventing the development of cancer. Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Carol Fabian and Dr. Fariba Behbod, who both study the use of natural compounds to prevent breast cancer. They will...
Special Edition - Breast Cancer Treatment: What Nature Has to Offer
December 29, 2021 16:10 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBNature's bounty holds great promise for the treatment of cancer and has played a vital role in the development of cancer therapies. This challenging yet exciting field of research holds great promise as we look for better ways to preventing the development of cancer. Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Carol Fabian and Dr. Fariba Behbod, who both study the use of natural compounds to prevent breast cancer. They will...