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New Brachytherapy Suite at Duke Cancer Center

Sep 3, 2016

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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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Duke Cancer Center Wayfinding Video 6

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Dec 31, 2015

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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's Dr. Kimberly Blackwell Discusses New Treatment for Breast Cancer

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Dec 31, 2015

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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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Duke's Dr. Nelson Chao Talks about the wide variety of cancer research he is doing

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Dec 31, 2015

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Duke Pioneers Gentler Breast Cancer Drugs

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Dec 31, 2015

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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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Duke Cancer Institute's Dr. Neil Spector Discusses The Future of Cancer Care

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Dec 31, 2015

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In a recent talk at Teer House in Durham, North Carolina, Duke Cancer Institute oncologist Neil Spector, MD, talks about the future of cancer care.

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Quiet Room, Duke Cancer Center

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Dec 31, 2015

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The Quiet Room, a self-contained, circular space within the Duke Cancer Center, focuses on the user's experience by engaging their senses. This single room offers a contemplative space for one to a dozen people, a calming oasis amidst the institutional activity that surrounds it. When patients, family, and staff face life-changing issues, each will have different emotional and physical needs.The Quiet Room addresses this wide range with simple references to nature and subtle manipulations of light and sound.

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Pets at Duke

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Dec 31, 2015

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Kristy Everette, LRT/CTRS, recreation therapist of Duke's Oncology Recreation Therapy Program, talks about pets helping cancer patients at Duke. Her group offers an innovative type of psychosocial therapy that uses recreation services to develop, regain, or maintain a patient's capacity for full living.