Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. Understanding risk factors and symptoms can help you make a more informed treatment decision.
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- Segment Number 3
- Audio File managing_cancer/1338ct4c.mp3
- Featured Speaker Dr. Bruce Gershenhorn, DO
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Guest Bio
Dr. Bruce Gershenhorn is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. He earned an osteopathic medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, New York. In addition, Dr. Gershenhorn completed a fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York, where he served as Chief Fellow in the Department of Hematology/Oncology. He was honored with an award for his accomplishments as Chief Fellow.
Before pursuing an education in medicine, Dr. Gershenhorn completed a bachelor's degree in biology at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Among the types of cancer he treats are thoracic cancers, gastrointestinal cancers (e.g., cancer of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas), renal cell cancer and prostate cancer. - Waiver Received No
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
Advances in breast cancer treatment have paved the way for treating many types of cancer.
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- Segment Number 4
- Audio File managing_cancer/1338ct4d.mp3
- Featured Speaker Dr. Dennis Citrin, MD, PhD
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Guest Bio
Dr. Dennis Citrin earned a medical degree and PhD at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He also completed an internal medicine residency and fellowship in academic medicine at the university. He then completed a human oncology and medicine fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Citrin is a member of several professional associations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research and the Chicago Medical Society. His research has been published extensively over the years in journals such as Cancer and the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
- Host Melanie Cole, MS
