Duke Cancer Institute

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Published on Nove 14, 2014

People with gynecologic and prostate cancers can now receive high-dose, targeted radiation therapy in a few hours in a dedicated brachytherapy suit at the Duke Cancer Center. Having advanced imaging and treatment planning technology in one convenient location minimizes the need for an overnight hospital stay, as well as the discomfort and safety concerns typically associated with delivering high-dose radiation. For more info: http://bit.ly/1yPhkHt

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The Duke Cancer Institute has produced several brief videos to help guide patients and visitors to Duke Cancer Center. The second video is for patients traveling from points North and West.

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The Duke Cancer Institute has produced several brief videos to help guide patients and visitors to Duke Cancer Center. The third video is for patients traveling from points South and East.

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The Duke Cancer Institute has produced several brief videos to help guide patients and visitors to Duke Cancer Center. The fifth video provides a tour the ground floor and many patient-friendly amenities.

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The Duke Cancer Institute has produced several brief videos to help guide patients and visitors to Duke Cancer Center. The sixth video shows where to go for your appointment.

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Duke Cancer Institute research led by Dr. Kimberly Blackwell shows that the drug T-DM1 was more effective and had fewer side effects than the standard treatment of breast cancer.

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Dr. Kimberly Blackwell, who heads the Duke Cancer Institute's Breast Cancer Program, and a patient discuss the positive results of a combination drug clinical trial that extended survival with much reduced side effects for people with advanced breast cancer.

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