Breast MRI for screening of Breast Cancer from Thomas Pope, MD

The use of breast MRI as part of the screening for breast cancer. Dr. Thomas Pope Director of Breast Imaging MUSC Medical University of South Carolina

Treament of Chemo Induced Diarrhea from Stephen Rosenoff, MD

Chemotherapy for treatment of colon cancer can frequently cause diarrhea. There are standard medications for the treatment of this, but when they do not work, some physicians use more aggressive treatement. Sandostatin is a medication that can be used in these cases. There are significant side effects, so you must see a specialist to consider this therapy. Dr. Stephen Rosenoff. Roanoke, VA.

Breast Cancer Screening from Philip Evans, MD

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. One in nine women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Screening for breast cancer is the most important thing that can be done to find early stage breast cancer when it is most treatable.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer from Massimo Cristofanilli, MD

Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors from Megan Baker, MD

An overview of the risk factors for developing breast cancer. Dr. Megan Baker Medical Director for Comprehensive Breast Care Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Medical University of South Carolina

Prostate Cancer Screening from Harris Nagler, MD

Prostate Cancer is usually asymptomatic, meaning patients do not have symptoms. Most people find out they have prostate cancer from prostate cancer screening. Screening for prostate cancer includes a prostate exam, as well as a blood test, the PSA. Dr. Harris Nagler, the Chair of Urology at Beth Israel Medical Center, stresses the importance of PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING.

How Breast Cancer Spreads from Lorraine Champion, MD

Breast Cancer spreads by 3 mechanisms- local spread, by lymph nodes, or through the blood. Dr. Lorraine Champion, and Dr. Lisa Bailey discuss how breast cancer spreads. They discuss the different methods of spread and how this will affect the treatment of breast cancer.

Radiation Therapy For Breast Cancer from Lorraine Champion, MD

Treatement of Breast Cancer frequently includes radiation therapy. Dr. Lorraine Champion, a radiation oncologist, discusses Radiation treatment for breast cancer. Most patients who use breast conservation surgery for local control of breast cancer after they have undergone chemotherapy will usually have radiation therapy. Patients who have a mastectomy will also have radiation therapy if the tumor is larger in size.

Inherited Colon Cancer from Brad Somer, MD

Colon cancer can be spontaneous, but also commonly runs in families. Dr. Brad Somer, a heme/onc specialist discusses the hereditary form of colon cancer.