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Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
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KRAS Mutations

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center leads the field in scientific inquiry and sets the pace in the race to cure cancer. Our doctors and researchers are at the vanguard of discovery, implementation and treatment. Our podcast provides a glimpse at the work they do to combat cancer and the leading care that our state-of-the-art facilities provide.

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Latest Episodes

Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Elizabeth Jaffee discuss two significant breakthroughs in pancreatic cancer. The first is daraxonrasib, a drug that has significantly prolonged survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer and a new vaccine targeting m... more

Dr Bill Nelson talks to thoracic surgeon, Dr Stephen Yang, about the developments in lung cancer surgery that have resulted in more minimally invasive procedures and improved patient outcomes.

Dr Bill Nelson talks with YouTuber and science communicator Hank Green about his diagnosis and treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma, the quickening of advances in cancer therapies and the most likely areas for future care breakthroughs.

May is Melanoma Awareness Month. In this episode, Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Ashani Weeraratna explain the causes of melanoma and what you can do to reduce your risk for skin cancers.

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Steve Yang
Thoracic surgeon and thoracic oncologist
Johns Hopkins
Episode: Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Lung Cancer Surgery
Hank Green
YouTuber, science educator, cancer survivor
Independent creator; cancer survivor
Episode: Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Hank Green
Ashani Weeraratna
melanoma expert, expert on aging microenvironment
The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
Episode: Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Melanoma Prevention
Dr. Brawley
Guest expert discussing medical ethics and health disparities in the history of healthcare
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
Episode: Conversations with Otis - Historical Racial Ethics in Healthcare
Otis Brawley
Epidemiologist and cancer researcher
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
Episode: Conversations with Otis - Cancer in People Under 40
Dr. Otis Brawley
Global health expert, cancer prevention and screening advocate
Johns Hopkins University; Bloomberg School of Public Health; Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
Episode: Conversations with Otis - Bridging Gaps: Innovations and Community Empowerment in Cancer Control
Christian Pavlovich
Urologist with a focus on urologic cancers
Sibley Hospital
Episode: Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Urologic Oncology
Richard Dotson
An ophthalmologist and pancreatic cancer survivor who authored a book titled 'Unbroken.'
Episode: Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Unbroken
Dr. Amol Narang
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Episode: On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Pancreatic Cancer for Seminars in Radiation Oncology

Hosts

Katie Couric
Host with frequent involvement in oncology-focused programming at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.
Otis Brawley
Epidemiologist and public health expert contributing epidemiology and cancer statistics insights.
Katie Cortic
Host/producer role for oncology-focused content, often collaborating with physicians.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
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    This Integrative Medicine push has really tarnished the reputation of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Lung Cancer Surgery
Q: How have surgical approaches to lung cancer evolved over the years, and what impact has that had on patient recovery?
Surgical techniques have shifted from open surgeries to minimally invasive methods, such as video-assisted and robotic-assisted procedures, which shorten hospital stays and accelerate recovery, while preserving more lung tissue.
Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Pancreatic Cancer Breakthroughs
Q: How is the mutant RAS figuring into this story?
We've developed a vaccine that targets six of the most common KRAS mutations, tested in surgery patients with micrometastasis, and seen immune responses linked to durable disease-free status; this represents a foundational approach to integrating vaccination with broader immune therapies.
Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Hank Green
Q: How did Hank describe his initial experience with diagnosis and the care pathway?
He explained the rapid diagnostic steps, the biopsy, and the fast-tracked decision-making around treatment, highlighting both the relief of getting a plan and the anxiety of not knowing what kind of cancer it was.
Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Melanoma Prevention
Q: What is melanoma? Who gets it? Why do they get it? How should we keep it away from us as far as possible?
Melanoma arises from pigment-producing melanocytes; sun exposure damages skin cells and triggers protective responses, yet excessive UV leads to mutations and increased cancer risk. People with fair skin, increased sun exposure, and aging skin are at higher risk. Prevention centers on limiting UV exposure, wearing protective clothing, and using sunscreen, as well as monitoring skin for changes.
Conversations with Otis - Historical Racial Ethics in Healthcare
Q: How has your personal and professional journey been influenced by the history of racial ethics in health care?
The work emphasizes equal treatment and improving access, while acknowledging that race can influence outcomes due to systemic disparities; thus, pursuing broader education, community engagement, and diverse representation in medicine helps mitigate these gaps.

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A medical-focused series featuring leading Johns Hopkins clinicians and researchers discussing cutting-edge cancer care, from immunotherapy and targeted therapies to advances in surgery and cancer statistics. Episodes highlight breakthroughs in pancreatic, lung, melanoma, and prostate cancers, along with themes like patient empowerment, health equity, and the evolving investigative landscape. Noteworthy elements include clinician-led explanations of complex treatments, real-world implications of rapid drug development, and multidisciplinary care that blends surgery, radiology, and systemic therapies. The show is likely to appeal to healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and caregivers seeking practical insights into modern cancer c... more

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