Treatments, Tests, and Procedures
Watch patient-friendly videos about the specific medical tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat 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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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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What's New in Myeloma Care and Treatment, with Sundar Jagannath, MD
April 18, 2011
Dr. Sundar Jagannath discusses some scientific advances in the care and treatment of people with myeloma. |
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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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What's New in Sarcoma Care and Treatment, with George Demetri, MD
March 21, 2011
Dr. George Demetri discusses some scientific advances in the care and treatment of people with sarcoma. |
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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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Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation: An Introduction, with Sonali Smith, MD
September 7, 2010
Dr. Sonali Smith provides an introduction to bone marrow/stem cell transplants as a cancer treatment. |
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Basics of Cancer Surgery with Robert Sticca, MD
August 23, 2010
Dr. Robert Sticca outlines the basic types of surgery used in cancer treatment. |
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