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GRACEcast Cancer 101 Audio

10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago -

Oncology experts summarize current and emerging issues in cancer management for patients and caregivers. Information from the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE) helps people to become informed partners in their care.

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Episodes

Dr. Suresh Ramalingam: Question and Answer Session on Clinical Trials in Oncology (audio)

February 02, 2013 03:14 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MB

Dr. Ramalingam answers questions on the changing landscape of cancer clinical trials and how new studies are being designed in the new era of molecular oncology.

Dr. Suresh Ramalingam: Myths, Facts, and Patient Rights in Clinical Trials (audio)

January 13, 2013 06:24 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Dr. Ramalingam, from Winship Cancer Center at Emory University in Atlanta, dispels several myths that have created barriers to patient participation in clinical trials and highlights the rights of a patient interested in enrolling on a study.

Dr. Suresh Ramalingam: How Are Clinical Trials Developed and Initiated? (audio)

January 11, 2013 00:53 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Dr. Ramalingam, from Winship Cancer Center at Emory University in Atlanta, explains the process of developing a clinical trial, from identifying the most important questions to navigating it through the design and implementation process and enrolling patients.

Dr. Suresh Ramalingam: What is a Clinical Trial? (audio)

January 04, 2013 02:55 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dr. Ramalingam, from Winship Cancer Center at Emory University in Atlanta, reviews what constitutes a clinical trial and discusses the phases of studies in the process of clinical research.

Intro to Pathology and Molecular Pathology, with Dr. Dara Aisner, Part 3: A Glimpse into the Future (audio)

December 11, 2012 16:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Dr. Dara Aisner, Pathologist at the University of Colorado, describes emerging technological changes that will advance how molecular marker testing is done, to make it faster and more complete over time.

Intro to Pathology and Molecular Pathology, with Dr. Dara Aisner, Part 2: Practical Challenges in Testing (audio)

December 04, 2012 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

Dr. Dara Aisner, Pathologist at the University of Colorado, reviews several practical challenges about having enough tissue for molecular testing, as well as the accuracy of the tests in different labs.

Intro to Pathology and Molecular Pathology, with Dr. Dara Aisner, Part 1: What Do the Terms Mean? (audio)

November 30, 2012 05:19 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dr. Dara Aisner, Pathologist at the University of Colorado, defines the field of pathology and molecular marker testing for cancer.

GRACEcast Feeds Moving (audio)

March 14, 2012 21:42 - 1 minute - 1.51 MB

The GRACEcast feeds on iTunes are moving!

Interview with Dr. Kristin Manning, Part 2: Challenges in Cancer Imaging (audio)

February 17, 2010 13:02 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB

Dr. Kristin Manning, expert radiologist at Seattle Radiology, discusses difficulties in characterizing ambiguous imaging findings and the potential risks associated with radiation from medical imaging.

Interview with Dr. David Djang; The Role of PET Scans in Oncology (audio)

May 01, 2009 16:01 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

This interview by medical oncologist Dr. Jack West of Dr. David Djang, nuclear medicine expert in Seattle, covers the general principles and clinical utility of PET scans in lung cancer and other aspects of oncology.