Cancer Basics
Watch patient-friendly videos about the basics of cancer care, particularly helpful if you or a loved one has been newly diagnosed with cancer.
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Managing the Cost of Cancer Care, with Editor-in-Chief Diane Blum, MSW
October 17, 2011
Cancer.Net Editor-in-Chief Diane Blum, MSW, talks about managing the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis. |
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Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer, with Melissa Hudson, MD
September 19, 2011
Cancer in teens is a different disease than it is in adults and may require different treatment. In this video, Dr. Melissa Hudson discusses the needs of teenagers with cancer. |
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Cancer in Older Adults, with Richard Goldberg, MD
August 8, 2011
More than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in people over the age of 65. In this video, Dr. Richard Goldberg discusses the challenges and needs of older adults with cancer. |
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Qué son los Estudios Clínicos
July 25, 2011
Lidia Schapira, MD, ofrece una introducción a los estudios clínicos y su importancia en la investigación del cáncer.
Dr. Lidia Schapira gives an introduction to clinical trials and their importance in cancer research. |
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Subtyping of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adults, with John Sweetenham, MD
July 5, 2011
Learn about the importance of a specific subtype diagnosis in adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in this video, led by Dr. John Sweetenham. |
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Cancer Clinical Trials as a Treatment Option, with Mary Lou Smith, JD
June 20, 2011
Patient advocate Mary Lou Smith outlines what things to consider when a person with cancer is reviewing clinical trials (research studies) when making treatment plan decisions. |
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Clinical Trials and Safety with Eric Singer, MD, MA
May 2, 2011
Dr. Eric Singer explains how clinical trials are reviewed to ensure the safety of the patients involved. |
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Clinical Trials: What is Informed Consent, with Carolyn Runowicz, MD
April 4, 2011
Dr. Carolyn Runowicz introduces informed consent, a process that helps every patient understand the potential risks, benefits, and alternatives before they join a clinical trial. |
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Types of Cancer Clinical Trials, with Louis Weiner, MD
March 7, 2011
Louis Weiner, MD, introduces different types of clinical trials, including studies that focus on finding new treatments, side effects and supportive care, late effects and survivorship, and screening and prevention. |
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Phases of a Cancer Clinical Trial, with Nicholas Petrelli, MD
November 1, 2010
Dr. Nicholas Petrelli explains how clinical cancer research is done in distinct segments, called the phases of a clinical trial. |
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