Audio Health Tips & Highlights - Cancer

In Our Doctors' Words

Click on the audio icons below to listen to each practitioner speak on a topic of expertise. If you cannot listen to the audio you can download Windows Media Player . Whenever possible we have also included links to physician practice information.

Audio: Tomotherapy (:60 sec.)
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Valery Uhl, M.D. talks about the accuracy of Tomotherapy in treating cancer at Alta Bates Summit.

Audio: Orthopedic Oncology (:60 sec.)
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Rakesh Donthineni, M.D. talks about the new Orthopedic Oncology Program at Alta Bates Summit and the importance of the interaction between specialists.

Audio: Cancer Technology (:60 sec.)
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Patrick Swift, MD talks about state-of-the-art technology available at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and about the Oncology Center of Excellence.

Audio: Breast MRI & Breast Cancer (:60 sec.)
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Linda M. Gordon, M.D. talks about the sensitivity of MRI, and its effectiveness in finding breast cancer.

Audio: Breast Health & Breast Cancer (6:15 min.)
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Meredithe Mendelsohn, MPA, describes the tremendous value of early detection through either self-examination or mammography, and outlines the services of the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center.

Audio: High Dose Radiation Therapy (:60 sec.)
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Patrick Swift, MD describes the outstanding cancer treatment services at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and describes High Dose Radiation (HDR) therapy.