University of Pennsylvania Health System

Physician Interviews

Monday, May 26, 2008

The Gamma Knife – More Precise and Safer Treatment

Dr. John Y.K. LeeJohn Y.K. Lee, MD discusses the Gamma Knife radiosurgery – what it is, how it works, and how it is bringing better and safer treatment for brain tumors and other neurologic disorders to our patients.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: May 26, 2008 | Length: 13 min

Monday, May 5, 2008

Implementing Proton Therapy for Cancer Treatment

Dr. Steve HahnSteve Hahn, MD, professor and chair of radiation oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, details advances in our understanding of proton therapy. This innovative cancer treatment could be of great benefit to patients, but, Dr. Hahn cautions, we're still in the early stages of development. Current research must be conducted with the utmost precision.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: May 5, 2008 | Length: 13 min
 
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