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 City of Hope physicians now share their expertise more widely throughout Southern California with the help of radio station KFWB-AM. The "Answers to Cancer Hour" on Southern California news station KFWB-AM 980 features renowned City of Hope physicians on various cancer topics including diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Segments air once a week for 13 weeks beginning June 14, 2009.
The show’s first half-hour starts includes a panel discussion on a specific type of cancer, current research and clinical trials. The second half-hour is open to listeners’ questions and physicians’ answers.
To listen, tune in Sundays 1 to 2 p.m. on KFWB-AM 980 in Southern California, or listen live on the Web on kfwb.com.
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| 8/30/09 |
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Causes & Prevention
- Exercise & nutrition
- Genetics
[Audio coming soon]
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 Leslie Bernstein, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Cancer Etiology
Dean for Faculty Development
 Melanie Palomares, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor, Population Sciences and Medical Oncology
Co-Director, High Risk Breast Clinic
Staff Physician, Clinical Cancer Genetics |
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| 8/23/09 |
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Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Overview; early signs, screening
- Treatment including surgery (robotics)
- Research / clinical trials
[Audio coming soon]
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 Julio Garcia-Aguilar, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair, Surgery
Professor, General Oncologic Surgery
 Vincent Chung, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research Associate Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program |
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| 8/16/09 |
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Treatments
- Surgery and daVinci: where experience counts
- Radiation Oncology: technology & experience
- Treatment trends
- Why would someone want to be treated at a cancer center vs. community hospital
[Audio coming soon]
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 Dr. Mark Kawachi
Associate Professor of Surgery, Urology and Urologic Oncology
 Eric Radany, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Staff Physician, Radiation Oncology
Associate Member, Cancer Biology Program |
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| 8/9/09 |
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Head and Neck Cancers
- Overview; early signs
- Treatment including surgery (robotics)
- Reconstructive surgery
- Research / clinical trials
[Audio coming soon]
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 Ellie Maghami, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Service |
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| 8/2/09 |
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Supportive Services
- Complimentary alternative medicine (acupuncture, vitamins, herbs)
- Rehabilitation and reconstructive services
- Pain management
[Audio coming soon]
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 Jay R. Thomas, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair, Supportive Care Medicine
Arthur M. Coppola Family Chair in Supportive Care Medicine
Associate Professor, Supportive Care Medicine
 Lily Lai, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Physician, General Oncologic Surgery
Asst. Professor and Physician, Surgery, Gene Regulation and Drug Discovery
Associate Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program |
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| 7/26/09 |
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Lung Cancer
- Overview; early signs, preliminary blood screening
- Treatment including surgery (robotics)
- Research / clinical trials
[Audio coming soon]
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 Kemp Kernstine, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Lung Cancer and Thoracic Oncology Program; Chief, Thoracic Surgery
Professor, Beckman Research Institute
Associate Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program
 Karen Reckamp, M.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Full Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program
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| 7/19/09 |
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Brain Tumors
- Overview; early signs
- Treatment options including surgery
- Research/clinical trials
[Audio coming soon]
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 Behnam Badie, M.D.
Chief, Neurosurgery
Director, Brain Tumor Program
Associate Professor, Tumor Cell Biology
Full Member, Cancer Immunotherapeutics Program
 Jana Portnow, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Associate Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program |
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| 7/12/09 |
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Breast Cancer
- Overview; early signs, screening
- Surgery, reconstructive surgery
- Research / clinical trials
[Audio coming soon]
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 Laura Kruper, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Surgeon, Division of General Oncologic Surgery, Department of Surgery
 George Somlo, M.D.
Medical Oncology, Co-director, Breast Cancer Program
Director and Professor, Breast Oncology and High-Dose Therapeutics, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Staff Physician, Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Associate Member, Developmental Cancer Therapeutics Program |
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| 7/5/09 |
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Blood Diseases
- Overview; early signs
- Treatment/HCT, research
- Need for blood and marrow donations
[Audio coming soon]
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 Stephen J. Forman, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Chair, Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Francis and Kathleen McNamara Distinguished Chair in Hematology and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
Co-leader, Hematologic Malignancies Program, Comprehensive Cancer Center
Clinical Director, Cancer Immunotherapeutics & Tumor Immunology |
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| 6/28/09 |
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Women's Cancers
- Overview; early signs, screening
- Gyn surgery (aggressive debulking surgeries, robotics)
[Audio coming soon]
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 Ernest Han, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Physician, Gynecologic Oncology Surgery
.jpg) Robert J. Morgan, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.
Professor, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Associate Director for Medical Education, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Director of Interdisciplinary Education, Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Director, Continuing Medical Education
Co-director, Gynecological Oncology/Peritoneal Malignancy Program
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| 6/21/09 |
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Genitourinary Cancers
- Overview; early signs, screening
- Treatment including surgery (robotics)
- Research / clinical trials
[Audio coming soon]
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 David Josephson, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Urology and Urologic Oncology
 Sumanta Kumar Pal, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
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| 6/14/09 |
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Supportive Services
- Psycho / social
- Family care
- Resources available, e,g., support groups
[Audio coming soon]
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 Alexandra Levine, M.D., M.A.C.P.
Chief Medical Officer
 Matthew J. Loscalzo, L.C.S.W.
Executive Director, Supportive Care Medicine
Administrative Director, Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center
Liliane Elkins Professor in Supportive Care Programs
Professor, Population Sciences
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| 6/7/09 |
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Research & Oncology
- Overall research & top trends
- ASCO highlights
- Developing promising and targeted therapies
- Personalized medicine
- Bio drugs
[Audio coming soon]
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 Robert Figlin, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Arthur and Rosalie Kaplan Chair in Medical Oncology
Chair, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
Chair, General Clinical Research Center
Director, Cellular Process Development
& Manufacturing
 Joanne Mortimer, M.D.
Administrative Director of Phase I Programs
Associate Director for Affiliate Programs
Vice Chair and Professor, Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research
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Ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S.News & World Report, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of hematopoietic cell transplantation and genetics. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation.
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