Category Archives: Cancer and Oncology

Radiation Oncology

February 9, 2021Cancer and Oncology, Health and Medicine, RadiologyUCTV

Cancer treatments are advancing at an astounding pace, with newer therapies providing better outcomes, longer life, and greater chance for cure. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells without damaging the surrounding healthy tissue. The goal is to use high-dose X-rays to remove the cancer, keep it from spreading, or improve patients’ quality of life by relieving pain and other symptoms.

Radiation therapy plays an essential role in the treatment of many cancers and innovations in radiation treatments have similarly led to improved outcomes in both survival and quality of life.

In this series, UCSF radiation oncologists explore the latest advances in the science, technology, and treatment of cancer using modern radiation therapy.

Browse more programs in Innovations In Cancer Treatment: Radiation Therapy in the Modern Era.

Fighting Cancer with Your Immune System

January 20, 2021Cancer and Oncology, Health and MedicineUCTV

New findings on the relationship between the immune system and cancer is bringing a new era of treatment for patients and opening up interdisciplinary collaboration for researchers and clinicians.

In this engaging conversation, Ezra Cohen, MD, and Judy Varner, PhD, highlight emerging research and clinical strategies using precision immunotherapy and stem cell techniques. Dr. Cohen shares patient success stories from his work at the Moores Cancer Center while Dr. Varner takes a deep dive into novel therapeutic approaches that stimulate anti-tumor immunity.

Watch A Closer Look at…Precision Immunotherapy to learn more about the next generation of cancer immunotherapies.

Medicine of the Future

January 28, 2020Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alzheimer's Disease, Cancer and Oncology, Entomology and Pest Control, Health and Medicine, Internal Medicine, Microbiome, Mini Medical School for the Public, Neurology, Stroke, UC San FranciscoAlzheimer's Disease, BCI, brain, Brain-Computer Interface, cancer, chemoprevention, CRISPR, disease, flora, food, Gut Microbiome, Head and Neck Cancer (HNSCC), health, human, immune system, immunotherapy, intestine, Lyme disease, Lymph, lysosomes, medical, medicine, motor function, motor rehabilitation, nature, nutrition, Pluripotent Stem Cells, research, science, stomach, ticks, tumorUCTV

UCSF has a long history of pioneering biomedical research and a bold vision for advancing science and seeking new ways to improve health care delivery nationwide. But, what does that actually mean in the near future and beyond?

This new series, part of the popular Mini Medical School for the Public, takes you inside the work of UCSF scientists to learn what the next decade may bring to the world of medicine. Hailing from a wide spectrum of disciplines, each explores a different topic that has the potential to impact the future of healthcare.

UCSF was the only medical school to be ranked in the top five in the nation in both research and primary care by US News and World Report, ranking fifth in biomedical research and third in primary care education. UCSF was also the only medical school ranked in the top five in all eight of the specialty areas covered by the survey in 2019.

Browse more programs in Next: UCSF Scientists Outline What’s To Come .

Prostate Cancer

August 13, 2019Cancer and Oncology, Health and Medicine, Medical Education, Men’s Health, UC San Franciscoactive surveillance, advanced, Androgen Deprivation Therapy, biomarkers, bone metastases, cancer, clinical trials, diagnosis, diet, Exercise, genetics, genomic, immunology, immunotherapy, Low Risk Localized, multimodal therapy, primary care, Prostate, radiology, sexual function, side effects, ucsfUCTV

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. The good news is that it is treatable in the early stages. This series of experts in the field is designed for patients, families, caregivers, health care providers and all those interested in information and tools to make informed decisions about treatment.

This event was presented by the California Prostate Cancer Coalition and the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

Topics include:

• Prostate Cancer Basics
• Genetics and Genomics
• Immunology
• Clinical Trials
• ABCs of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
• Low-Risk Disease and Active Surveillance
• Treatment of Metastatic and Non-Metastatic Disease
• Systemic Therapy
• Imaging
• Diet and Exercise
• Managing Side Effects
• Access to Care
• Intimacy and Sexual Function

Browse more programs in Prostate Cancer Patient Conference.

All About the Brain

August 7, 2019Bioscience, Cancer and Oncology, Computer Science, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Neuroscience, Science3D Printing, blood-brain-barrier, brain, cancer, cancer biology, computer modeling, Computer Vision, human brain, Lawrence Livermore National Lab, material science, metastases, microelectrodes, modeling data, mood, neuroscience, super computing, tumorUCTV

Explore the immensity of the human brain, its billions of neurons and trillions of connections, and the research that is helping us understand more about this complex and amazing organ.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s popular lecture series returns with four new episodes each relating to the brain. The lectures are aimed at a middle and high school level and presented by LLNL scientists in collaboration with high school science teachers. This is a great opportunity to get a look at the cutting-edge science in a friendly and understandable way. Explore the immensity of the human brain, its billions of neurons and trillions of connections, and the research that is helping understand more about this amazing organ.

Browse more programs in Field Trip at the Lab: Science on Saturday.

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