Winning the War on Cancer (Video)
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsUniversity of California researchers explain the latest developments in the fight against cancer.
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What is Cancer?
March 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 797 MB VideoCancer is a group of over 200 diseases. Shagun Arora, MD and Sam Brondfield, MD, MAEd, explain the various types, their origins, and common methods of treatment. Hear how cancer is detected, diagnosed, staged and how patients are supported after treatment. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37842]
Evolution of Genome Instability in Cancer with Don Cleveland - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium
February 19, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 261 MB VideoDon Cleveland, PhD, shares new research on the role of chromothripsis, targeting cancers driven by ecDNA and more. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37586]
A Closer Look at…Cancer Prevention
August 13, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 788 MB VideoScott Lippman, MD, Ludmil Alexandrov, PhD, and Hannah Carter, PhD discuss the genetic, lifestyle-related, and environmental risk factors identified in cancer prevention. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37281]
ADT Resistant Metastatic Prostate Cancer (mCRPC): Conventional Therapy - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
August 06, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 179 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Hala Borno, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37273]
Oligometastatic Disease: Metastasis- Directed Therapy and SBRT - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 110 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Felix Feng, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37269]
ADT Resistant Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer (nmCRPC) - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
August 03, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 182 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Eric Small, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37272]
PSMA Targeting for the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
August 02, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 194 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Eric Small, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37274]
Untreated Metastatic Prostate Cancer - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
August 01, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 147 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Rahul Aggarwal, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37271]
PSA Recurrence Risk Assessment - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 30, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 270 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach, III, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37267]
PSA Recurrence Risk Assessment - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 30, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 270 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach, III, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37267]
Localized Prostate Cancer: Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 29, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 132 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Eric Small, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37263]
Localized Prostate Cancer: Radiation - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 29, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 183 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach III, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37262]
PSMA PET and Functional Imaging - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 27, 2021 21:00 - 12 minutes - 73.9 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Tom Hope, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37268]
Diet and Exercise as Part of Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 25, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 267 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: June Chan, ScD and Stacey Kenfield, ScD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37265]
Localized Prostate Cancer: Surgery - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 23, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 163 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37261]
Race Racism and Prostate Cancer Disparities - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 22, 2021 21:00 - 11 minutes - 129 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Mack Roach III, MD, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology and Urology, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37257]
Localized Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 21, 2021 21:00 - 17 minutes - 194 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Peter Carroll, MD, MPH, UCSF Department of Urology. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37260]
Localized Prostate Cancer: Risk Stratification - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 20, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 366 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Felix Feng, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37259]
An Introduction to Clinical Trials - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 8 minutes - 54 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Rahul Aggarwal, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37258]
Systemic Therapy Options for PSA Only Disease - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 17, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 71.2 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Rahul Aggarwal, MD, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37270]
Prostate Cancer Epidemiology Screening and Diagnosis - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 15, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 138 MB VideoThe California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This session: Matt Cooperberg, MD, MPH, UCSF. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37256]
Recurrent Prostate Cancer Cases - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 15, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 557 MB VideoSome patients with prostate cancer will show signs of recurrence at some point in their lives. Eric Small, MD; Hala Borno, MD; Peter Carroll, MD, MPH; Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH; Mack Roach III, MD; Thomas Hope, MD discuss recurrent prostate cancer cases. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37276]
Introduction - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 14, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 158 MB VideoEric Small, MD, and Merel Nissenberg, Esq, introduce the 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37255]
Localized Prostate Cancer Cases - 2021 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference
July 14, 2021 21:00 - 53 minutes - 626 MB VideoIn localized prostate cancer, the cancer has not spread outside the prostate. The California Prostate Cancer Coalition (CPCC) and The Helen Family Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center present the 2021 Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer. This panel features: Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH; Felix Feng, MD; Mack Roach III, MD; Eric Small, MD and Stan Rosenfeld. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37264]
Normal and Malignant Stem Cells: New Opportunities and New Complexities with Connie Eaves - Breaking News in Stem Cells
June 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 684 MB VideoConnie Eaves, PhD presents her research and examines this moment in time in stem cell biology. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37015]
Precision Genomics and Immunotherapy: Cancer and Beyond - Exploring Ethics
May 31, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 838 MB VideoBreakthroughs in genomics and targeted therapies are revolutionizing the practice of clinical oncology. Precision genomics and immunotherapy offer promise to improve outcomes in cancer, but doing so means we need to move beyond historical models for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Razelle Kurzrock, MD discusses insights from this rapidly changing field and addresses some of the ethical challenges that must be met if we are to transform the lives of patients with cancer. Series: "Exploring Eth...
Pan-Cancer Project Yields Comprehensive Map of Cancer Genomes
February 05, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 23 MB VideoAn international team including researchers at the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute has completed the most comprehensive study of whole cancer genomes to date, significantly improving our fundamental understanding of cancer and suggesting new directions for its diagnosis and treatment. The Pan-Cancer Project has revealed causes of previously unexplained cancers, pin-pointed cancer-causing events, and identified mechanisms of cancer development. Series: "UCTV Prime" [Health and Medicine] [Scie...
Mutational Signature in Colorectal Cancer Caused by Genotoxic pks+ E. coli - Hans Clevers
January 18, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 582 MB VideoHans Clevers, MD, PhD, presents his paper as published in the February 27, 2020 issue of Nature. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36177]
Mutational signature in colorectal cancer caused by genotoxic pks+ E. coli - Hans Clevers
January 18, 2021 21:00 - 56 minutes - 582 MB VideoHans Clevers, MD, PhD presents his paper as published in the February 27, 2020 issue of Nature. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36177]
Protecting the Secrets of the Brain: Central Nervous System Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery
December 30, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 626 MB VideoThis presentation explores the role of radiotherapy in the management of central nervous system (CNS) tumors and the possible neurological complications of radiotherapy. Dr. Steve Baunstein also discusses the techniques to improve the therapeutic ratio in CNS radiotherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36507]
Combining Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy in Cancers of the Skin Head and Neck
December 26, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 667 MB VideoImmunotherapy has allowed many people with previously incurable cancers to live for years. This presentation explores the options of immunotherapy, radiation and surgery and the potential combination of treatments to treat skin cancer and head and neck cancer. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36505]
Can Radiotherapy Cure Stage IV Cancer? The Future of Oligometastatic Cancer
December 25, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 455 MB VideoThe state between localized cancer and wide-spread metastatic disease is termed oligometastatic. This presentation explores radiotherapy and the principles of treatment for oligometastasis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36506]
A Closer Look At...Prostate Cancer Treatments
December 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 808 MB VideoLeslie Crews, PhD, J. Kellogg Parsons, MD, Rana McKay, MD, and Christina Jamieson, PhD discuss the next generation of cancer treatments. They are joined by Lenny Green who shares the story of his cancer treatment. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36547]
No Common Cold: Viruses Can Cause HPV Related Cancers
December 14, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 453 MB VideoThis presentation explores how head and neck cancers caused by HPV differ from those caused by smoking and the key role of radiotherapy in the treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36504]
No Beam Required! Inside-Out Radiotherapy: HDR Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
December 11, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 749 MB VideoThis presentations explores the basic elements of prostate cancer anatomy, presentation, diagnosis and work-up and describe different techniques for treating prostate cancer with radiation including brachytherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36503]
A Closer Look at...Precision Immunotherapy
December 09, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 641 MB VideoEzra Cohen, M.D. and Judy Varner, Ph.D. discuss the next generation of cancer immunotherapies – drugs that harness the body’s immune system to kill cancer cells. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36137]
Transforming Comprehensive Breast Health: Health Talks
October 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 710 MB VideoDiscover the latest innovations in comprehensive breast health care from experts at UC San Diego Health and Moores Cancer Center. Anne Wallace, MD, Rebecca Shatsky, MD, and Mohammad Eghtedari, MD, PhD discuss the team approach to breast cancer detection, treatment and prevention utilizing breast imaging, medical, surgical and radiation oncology. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36458]
Stem Cells Cancer and Advocacy: A Patient Perspective with Phuong Ly-Gallagher
October 18, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 121 MB VideoPhuong Ly-Gallagher was only 29 when diagnosed with colorectal cancer. In this compelling interview, she shares her journey from patient to survivor and advocate. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36435]
Cancer Stem Cells with Scott Lippman Sandra Dillon Tannishtha Reya Rob Signer and Karen Aboody
October 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 778 MB VideoHow are stem cells being used to treat cancer and develop future therapies? Hear from patients, physicians and researchers in this engaging panel. Moderated by Scott Lippman, MD, UC San Diego Sandra Dillon: Patient Perspective Tannishtha Reya, PhD, UC San Diego: Targeting stem cell signals in cancer progression and therapy resistance Robert A.J. Signer, PhD, UC San Diego: Stem cell regulation by the proteostasis network Karen Aboody, MD, City of Hope: Neural Stem Cell Targeted Anti-Cancer T...
Patient’s Stage IV Cancer Vanishes During CIRM-Funded Clinical Trial
October 12, 2020 21:00 - 2 minutes - 41.8 MB VideoA testimonial from Tom Howing, whose stage IV metastatic cancer disappeared after treatment with a CIRM-funded gene-therapy developed by Forty-Seven Pharma. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36480]
Neural Stem Cell Targeted Anti-Cancer Therapies: From Bench to Bedside - Karen Aboody
October 12, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 137 MB VideoKaren Aboody, MD City of Hope Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36360]
Blood-Forming Stem Cells with Irving Weissman
October 08, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 617 MB VideoIrving Weissman, MD discusses his pioneering work in stem cell biology with a focus on cells that make up the blood-forming and immune systems. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36362]
Cancer Stem Cells: A Patient's Perspective with Sandra Dillon
October 06, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 82 MB VideoAt 28, Sandra Dillon was diagnosed with myelofibrosis, a life-threatening blood disorder that can lead to acute leukemia. After participating in clinical trials and cutting edge treatments, Dillon has a deep appreciation for personalized medicine and genomics. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36357]
Stem Cell Regulation by the Proteostasis Network - Rob Signer
October 05, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 125 MB VideoRobert A.J. Signer, PhD UC San Diego Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36359]
Targeting Stem Cell Signals in Cancer Progression and Therapy Resistance - Tannishtha Reya
October 03, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 105 MB VideoTannishtha Reya, PhD UC San Diego Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36358]
Deconstructing Glioblastoma Heterogeneity to Develop New Treatments
September 28, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 605 MB VideoKevin Petrecca, MD, PhD, FRCS(C) presents his paper as published in the July 8, 2020 issue of Nature. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36173]
Demystifying Immunotherapy and Cancer Care
July 29, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 623 MB VideoEzra Cohen, MD and Jyoti Mayadev, MD of the Moores Cancer Center demystify immunotherapy and explain how their research is applied to medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36152]
Bad Bacteria and Adaptive Immunity
July 03, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 105 MB VideoInteractive immune systems are at the center of cancer and other diseases. In this excerpt Dr. Matthew Krummel explores how the immune system recognizes and remembers harmful bacteria. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36149]
Artificially Intelligent Models of Cancer for Precision Diagnosis and Treatment - Exploring Ethics
February 22, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 653 MB VideoA major ambition of artificial intelligence lies in translating patient data to successful therapies. Machine learning models face particular challenges in biomedicine, however, including handling of extreme data heterogeneity and lack of mechanistic insight into predictions. Trey Ideker, PhD argues for “visible” approaches that guide model structure with experimental biology. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 35459]
Diagnosis and Management of Liver Cancer Including Transplant
February 14, 2020 21:00 - 59 minutes - 678 MB VideoLiver cancer is the 5th most common cancer worldwide, and the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer. Dr. Neil Mehta explores the risk factors, diagnosis and staging, and treatment decisions including surgery. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35235]