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Robotic Surgery in Urologic Oncology
Presented by: Mark L. Gonzalgo, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Urology and Director of Robotic-Assisted Urologic Cancer Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine
January 14, 2010
Lecture Overview:
Since the early 2000s, when robotic surgical systems were first used to treat prostate cancer, urologic surgeons have increasingly employed the technology and expanded its applications to kidney and bladder cancer.
Robotic surgical […]
Nutrition and Cancer: What Do We Know? What Do We Do?
Presented by: John W. Farquhar, MD
Professor of Medicine, Emeritus
Stanford Prevention Research Center
March 10, 2010
Lecture Overview:
When it comes to your health, there is such an overwhelming amount of information available that it is sometimes difficult to make the right decision. Conflicting reports, inconclusive study results, or information reported out of context can lead to even more […]
Cancer in the Family
Presented by: Kerry Kingham, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, Cancer Genetics Clinic
Stanford Center for Clinical Informatics
September 30, 2009
Lecture Overview:
Although most cancers are not “inherited,” some families are particularly susceptible to cancer and may benefit from early detection or other risk reduction strategies.
The most common inherited cancers include breast, ovarian, and certain kinds of colorectal cancer.
A BRCA mutation […]
Screening For Colorectal Cancer: Early Detection And Prevention
Presented by: Brian Passo, MD
Clinical Faculty, Gastroenterology
Stanford University Medical Center
May 13, 2009
Lecture Overview:
The No. 1 way to prevent colorectal cancer is through regular screening
Both men and women over the age of 50 should be tested regularly
A colonoscopy is the gold standard in screening […]
