Cancer Frontiers (Audio)
University of California researchers explain the latest developments in the fight against cancer.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Active Surveillance for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer
Urologic oncologist Dr. Peter Carroll presents the latest research on active surveillance as a preferred approach for managing low-risk prostate cancer and selected cases of intermediate-risk disease…
00:14:45 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Stem Cells and Next Generation Regenerative Medicine Therapies - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)
Hear about cutting-edge advances in regenerative medicine, from lab breakthroughs to patient impact. Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, introduces efforts at the Sanford Stem Cell Institute to develop thera…
00:59:31 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Eat Smart Move More: 5 Takeaways for Prostate Cancer Health
UCSF researchers June Chan and Stacey Kenfield share evidence-based strategies for improving prostate cancer outcomes through exercise and diet. They highlight studies showing that physical activity—…
00:33:28 |
Sun 03 Aug 2025
Prostate Cancer: PSA Recurrence and Risk Assessment
Dr. Steven Seyedin presents an overview of PSA recurrence and risk factors for assessment. A PSA test is a blood test used to detect prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood, which can be…
00:13:19 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Prostate Cancer: Optimizing Bone Health
Prostate cancer and its treatments can significantly impact bone health, increasing the risk of fractures and weakening the immune system. Dr. Terence Friedlander explains how hormone therapy, radiat…
00:10:48 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
UCSF’s Dr. Cornelia Ding demystifies the prostate cancer pathology report and explains how to read and understand it. The report contains five key sections: patient information, diagnosis and comment…
00:15:00 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Prostatectomy for Localized Prostate Cancer
Dr. Samuel Washington presents an in-depth overview of prostatectomy, a surgical option for treating prostate cancer confined to the prostate gland. He explains how robotic-assisted laparoscopic surg…
00:12:13 |
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Prostate Cancer Overview
Prostate cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S., with evolving screening and treatment practices reshaping care in 2025. UCSF…
00:12:52 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Prostate Cancer: The ABCs of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
In this presentation, UCSF’s Dr. Eric Small explains the role of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer treatment across various stages of the disease. He discusses how prostate cancer…
00:20:06 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Focal Prostate Cancer Ablation
Dr. Hao Nguyen presents focal therapy as a promising treatment option for carefully selected prostate cancer patients, especially those with intermediate-risk, localized disease. Unlike whole-gland t…
00:09:32 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Prostate Cancer: PSMA PET and Functional Imaging
Dr. Thomas Hope presents PSMA PET imaging as a transformative advancement in prostate cancer care. This technology uses a radioactive tracer to precisely detect cancer spread by targeting PSMA, a pro…
00:09:41 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
The Genetics and Genomics of Prostate Cancer: Implications for Current and Future Patient Care
UCSF oncologist Dr. Jonathan Chou discusses how genetics and genomics are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. He explains how inherited and acquired mutations—especially in D…
00:10:06 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
Prostate Cancer: Demystifying Clinical Trials
UCSF's Dr. Rahul Aggarwal explains the role of clinical trials in advancing prostate cancer treatment and how trial design is evolving to match today’s more personalized approaches. He highlights how…
00:09:32 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Defining the Limits of Metabolic Flexibility of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with William Lowry - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2023
William Lowry, Ph.D., discusses manipulating metabolic pathways in hair follicle stem cells to inhibit tumorigenesis. By blocking glycolysis and glutamine lysis simultaneously, they observed tumor re…
00:42:31 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)
Scientists, leaders, and patients discuss the intersection of cutting-edge science and real-world impact. They explore the importance of patient perspectives in shaping medical advancements and how c…
01:12:39 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Infectious Disease Breakthroughs - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)
The infections disease landscape is constantly changing - challenging our standard treatments. Can new - as well as ancient - therapies be the answer? Hear from experts on the cutting edge of phage t…
00:56:10 |
Sat 30 Nov 2024
Ancient Wisdom Modern Science and the Emerging Keys to Healthy Aging and Longevity - Lee Tuh-Fuh and Ruby Lee Wang Zu-Ming Endowed Lecture
Examine how what we eat and how we live can promote wellness, enhance immunity, combat age-related diseases, and promote longevity. Gordon Saxe, M.D., Ph.D., and Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D., share a time…
01:39:46 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Unlocking the Secrets of Aging and Longevity with Stem Cells
Curious about the secret to staying young? Rob Signer shares insights into how our bodies age, focusing on the role of stem cells and a critical protein called HSF1 that helps them cope with stress. …
00:20:48 |
Mon 28 Oct 2024
Systemic Therapy Approaches for Advanced Prostate Cancer
As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Eric Small discusses systemic therapy treatment in advanced prostate cancer, including AR-targeted therapy. The presentation includes defin…
00:21:49 |
Thu 27 Jun 2024
Immunotherapy and Advanced Prostate Cancer
As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. David Oh presents on the use of immunotherapy as a treatment in advanced prostate cancer, including describing how immunotherapy works, pos…
00:13:28 |
Fri 14 Jun 2024
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