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Winning the War on Cancer (Video)

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

University of California researchers explain the latest developments in the fight against cancer.

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Cancer Care - Exercise Guidelines and More

March 06, 2024 21:00 - 10 minutes - 80.1 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity and their benefits for cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39647]

Vaping: A Multitude of Health Concerns

February 09, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutes - 152 MB Video

E-cigarettes were first sold in the United States in 2007. These battery-operated devices heat a liquid made of chemicals, including some with high levels of nicotine, to make an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. This program discusses the numerous health concerns related with e-cigarette usage. Series: "Excerpts" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39593]

Picky Eaters: Convincing Immune Cells to Eat Cancer

February 07, 2024 21:00 - 24 minutes - 254 MB Video

In this UC Santa Barbara GRIT talk, Dr. Meghan Morrissey discusses her work to get immune cells to eat cancer. Her goal is to uncover fundamental principles of macrophage signaling and tune macrophage function in the tumor microenvironment. Series: "GRIT Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39441]

Prostate Cancer 101

December 02, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 618 MB Video

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be scary. In this program, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center explains what prostate cancer is and what treatments options are available for newly diagnosed patients including active surveillance, surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, and focal therapy. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39376]

Telomeres in Cancer and Aging with Ronald DePinho - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

November 03, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 246 MB Video

Ronald DePinho, M.D., explains how telomerase, typically linked to telomere maintenance, serves as a transcriptional co-activator in the brain. Epigenetic repression of TERT, the gene for telomerase, occurs with aging, contributing to aging hallmarks like cellular senescence and inflammation. DePinho's team developed a compound that reactivates TERT, which, when administered to mice, reverses age-related changes. It restores cognitive function, reduces amyloid plaque, and alleviates inflammat...

Clonal Expansion of Blood Stem Cells in Aging and Leukemia with Leonard Zon - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023

November 01, 2023 21:00 - 48 minutes - 389 MB Video

Leonard Zon, M.D., discusses cutting-edge research on the intricate relationship between macrophages, stem cells, and the development of leukemia using the zebrafish model. He delves into the fascinating interactions between these cell types, highlighting the role of a "don't eat me" signal and the influence of the leukemic niche. Through cellular barcoding and single-cell RNA sequencing, he unveils a potential therapeutic target which may offer promising insights into treating leukemia by di...

Understanding Cell Types in the Developing Human Brain and in Glioblastoma with Aparna Bhaduri - Breaking News in Stem Cells

October 11, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 471 MB Video

Aparna Bhaduri, Ph.D., shares insights into human brain development and its intricate processes. Explore the intriguing reappearance of developmental cell elements in brain cancers like glioblastoma. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38329]

Driven by Curiosity: A Career in Cancer Research with Elena Martinez

August 15, 2023 21:00 - 25 minutes - 301 MB Video

In this inspiring video, Elena Martinez, Ph.D., shares her journey as a first-generation student from Mexico who dedicated herself to a career in cancer epidemiology, prevention, and disparities. Dr. Martinez emphasizes the transformative power of education as a means of empowerment and opportunity. She candidly discusses the cultural and societal barriers she faced and the unwavering support from her family that fueled her determination to succeed. Dr. Martinez also underscores the significa...

Genomic Unraveling of Biological and Clinical Heterogeneity in Medulloblastoma - Paul Northcott

August 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 555 MB Video

Paul A. Northcott, Ph.D., St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, shares his work in multi-omic bulk and single-cell approaches to decipher molecular landscapes and developmental origins of medulloblastoma. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38889]

Prevention and Early Detection of Common Cancers

June 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 640 MB Video

Join expert Dr. Judith Walsh as she discusses cancer screening and prevention strategies. Walsh talks about the significance of family history, genetic testing, and personalized risk assessment in making informed healthcare decisions. From the nuances of colorectal cancer screening to the complexities of breast cancer detection, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of modern screening techniques and their implications. Learn why it's crucial to use radiologic procedures judiciously and u...

Build Muscle and Lower Insulin Levels More Health Benefits

May 23, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 31.5 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of adding muscle mass for overall body health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38813]

Cancer Loves Sugar Tips to Reading Nutrition Labels

May 11, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 16.7 MB Video

What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Here Dr. Abrams talks about what he looks for on food nutrition labels. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38817]

Excess Body Fat Triggers Insulin Resistance

April 01, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 27.5 MB Video

What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Dr. Abrams says you can never overstate how important the food we eat is to our health. In this excerpt Dr. Abrams discusses the role body fat plays in the production of insulin. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicin...

APOBEC3 Enzymes: From Retroviral Restriction Factors to Cancer Drivers…and Beyond? with Tim Fenton

March 27, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 432 MB Video

Tim Fenton, Ph.D., University of Southampton, shares his work on the roles of APOBEC3 genes. Hear how he is investigating APOBEC regulation and function in keratinocytes. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38724]

Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

March 22, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 237 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this panel discussion reviews cases of advanced prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38799]

Localized Prostate Cancer Cases - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

March 21, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 311 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this panel discussion reviews cases of localized prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38797]

Recurrent Prostate Cancer Cases - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

March 21, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 154 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this panel discussion reviews cases of recurrent prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38798]

Sitting is the New Smoking

March 19, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 53.7 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity to overall health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38811]

How Important Muscle Mass is in Surviving Cancer

March 08, 2023 21:00 - 4 minutes - 48.6 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the value of muscle mass in surviving cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38812]

Think Twice About Fruit Juice

March 03, 2023 21:00 - 5 minutes - 58.2 MB Video

What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Here Dr. Abrams discusses the issue of fruit juices. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38816]

Lu-PSMA Radioligand Therapy - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

February 16, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 126 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Thomas Hopes discusses advanced prostate cancer and PSMA-lutetium. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38578]

Management of Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer: From Imaging to Therapy - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

February 15, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 158 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Felix Feng discusses metastasis-directed therapy and SBRT for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38570]

Prostate Cancer PSMA PET and Functional Imaging - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

February 13, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 124 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Thomas Hope discusses PSMA PET and functional imaging for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38569]

Surgery for Prostate Cancer: Who and How? - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

February 03, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 97.8 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Peter Carroll discusses surgery and prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38563]

Poly-Metastatic Hormone-Sensitive Disease - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 31, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 98.4 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Ivan de Kouchkovsky discusses advanced prostate cancer and poly-metastatic hormone-sensitive disease. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38576]

Radiotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 28, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 176 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Osama Mohamad discusses radiation treatment for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38566]

Managing Prostate Cancer Treatment Side Effects - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 27, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 233 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this program covers supportive care for managing the side effects of prostate cancer, including metabolism, continence, and potency. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38579]

ADT-Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 24, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 156 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Rahul Aggarwal discusses ADT-resistant metastatic prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38577]

Evaluation and Management of PSA Recurrence after Definitive Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 18, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 154 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Osama Mohamad discusses the risks of PSA recurrence. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38568]

Focal Prostate Cancer Ablation: A Less Morbid Alternative to Surgery and Radiation - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 17, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 124 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Hoa Nguyen discusses focal therapy for prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38567]

The ABCs of ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy) - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 15, 2023 21:00 - 16 minutes - 199 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Eric Small discusses androgen deprivation therapy and prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38561]

Prostate Cancer: Diet and Exercise - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 14, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 227 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, this program covers supportive care for managing prostate cancer, including diet and exercise. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38611]

Prostate Cancer Genetics and Genomics - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 13, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 183 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Jonathan Chou discusses the role of genetics and genomics in prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38560]

Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 10, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 141 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington discuss active surveillance of prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38562]

Race and Prostate Cancer Disparities - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 08, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 91.5 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington discusses disparities regarding race and prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38557]

Prostate Cancer Overview - Prostate Cancer Patient Conference 2022

January 07, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 171 MB Video

As part of the 2022 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg provides an overview of what prostate cancer is. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 38559]

iPSC-Derived Brain Cancer Avatars: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Therapeutic Discovery with Frank Furnari - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

November 07, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 181 MB Video

Frank Furnari, Ph.D., of UC San Diego, shares his work using stem cells as a vehicle to generate models of brain cancer. Focusing on glioblastoma, he explains how tumor avatars could lead to new therapies. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38514]

Age- and Mutation Profile-Specific Mechanisms of Pediatric Leukemia Initiation with Jeffrey Magee - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022

November 04, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 179 MB Video

Jeffrey Magee, M.D., Ph.D., of Washington University in St. Louis, discusses how mechanisms that regulate hematopoietic stem cells change with age and how this shapes the biology of pediatric leukemia. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38398]

E-Cigarettes as a Public Health Problem

October 01, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 556 MB Video

E-cigarettes were first sold in the United States in 2007. These battery-operated devices heat a liquid made of flavorings and other chemicals, including some with high levels of nicotine, to make an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. Recent studies show there has been a dramatic increase in their usage – data from 2017 found 1 million American youth aged 14 to 17 years old became new daily tobacco users within the past two years. By 2019, more than three quarters of these youth were...

Integrative Cancer Care: Bringing Innovative Approaches into the Clinic

September 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 795 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program discusses a more integrative approach to clinical cancer care, including acupuncture, meditation and yoga. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38196]

Introduction to Integrative Palliative Cancer Care

August 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 765 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program discusses the benefits of an integrative approach to health where health and quality of life are optimized and individuals are empowered. This includes integrative oncology where cancer care is evidence based and centered on the patient. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38194]

Caring for Mind Body and Spirit: Coping with Cancer Care and Managing Cognitive Changes

August 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 817 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program examines sources of distress that arise from cancer, such as pain, fatigue, fear and disruption of important relationships and routines, as well as approaches to coping with them. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38195]

Integrative Oncology 101: Empowering Us to Reduce Risk Support Treatment and Promote Health

August 19, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 783 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. Through integrative oncology, you will learn strategies to reduce cancer risk and become an active participant in your healthcare. In this program, you will learn that integrative oncology aims to optimize health, quality of life and clinical outcomes, and empower people to prevent cancer and become active participants before, during and beyond cancer treatment. Series: "Min...

Exercise and Cancer: Impact of Physical Activity

August 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 776 MB Video

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of exercise and physical activity to overall health, including cancer prevention and the benefits of exercise in cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38192]

Nutrition and Cancer: Do’s and Don'ts

July 30, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 787 MB Video

What we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Dr. Abrams says you can never overstate how important the food we eat is to our health. He says nearly 50% of the most common cancers can be prevented by eating well, maintaining a healthy weight and active lifestyle, not smoking, using sunscr...

Cancer: What Are the Newest Developments?

June 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 690 MB Video

There are many new developments in cancer care. This program focuses on three exciting areas of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Hope Rugo, a leader in breast cancer research, leads a discussion on tumor DNA with Mark Magbanua, Ph.D., novel imagining techniques with Dr. Courtney Lawhn Heath,and CAR T-cell therapy with Dr. Rahul Banerjee. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37847]

Cancer: What Happens After?

May 13, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 659 MB Video

In the U.S., there are close to 17 million cancer survivors. What does it mean to be a survivor? An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life. There are many types of survivors, including those living with cancer and those free of cancer. In this program, Dr. Ana Velázquez Mañana talks about what happens after a cancer diagnosis and aims to support and improve the outcomes of patients with cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School ...

How is Cancer Treated?

April 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 727 MB Video

This programs looks at the latest methods for treating cancer. Drs. Sam Brondfield, Jessica Gosnell, Lauren Boreta, Spencer Behr and Neil Neumann will discuss treating cancer with surgery, radiation and systemic therapy, and will present a mock tumor board. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37845]

How is Cancer Diagnosed?

April 16, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 614 MB Video

This program discusses screening for and diagnosing cancer. Dr. Sam Brondfield, Dr. Neil Neumann and Dr. Spencer Behr discuss screening tests for common cancers, the signs and symptoms of several cancers and the steps to diagnose various cancers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37844]

What Causes Cancer?

April 02, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 735 MB Video

Cancer has been around for as long as we have. And yet, the landscape of cancer today looks very different than in years past. Dr. Katherine Hyland of the University of California, San Francisco, discusses sporadic verses inherited cancers, genes that prevent and cause cancer and how cancer-causing mutations occur. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37843]