Category Archives: Cancer and Oncology

Informed Decision-making: Prostate Cancer

August 4, 2021Cancer and Oncology, Health and Medicine, Men’s HealthUCTV

About 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The availability of several treatment options for prostate cancer creates a situation where patients may need to come to a shared decision with their healthcare team regarding their care. Effective shared decision-making requires that the patient and his doctor be informed in order to make the best choices. This series helps patients to think about their care, discuss their case with their own doctors and others, and join in the process of making the best decisions.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. If you have prostate cancer or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Find out all about prostate cancer, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated from leading experts at UCSF.

The California Prostate Cancer Coalition and the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center of UCSF held the 2nd Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer, virtually, in May 2021.

Browse more programs in Prostate Cancer Patient Conference.

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