Continue ReadingAs a patient who has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be considering different treatment options and trying to choose the best cancer center for your needs. GBMC's Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute recognizes the importance of finding a cancer team that you trust in a comfortable, convenient setting. We also understand your desire to begin treatment as soon as possible. That's why the Berman Cancer Institute makes it a priority for new cancer patients to be seen within three business days of their referral.
If your loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, you may be wondering what you can do to help. GBMC's Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute encourages you to be an active member of your loved one's care team. Additionally, we recognize the demands of caring for a loved one with cancer and understand that you may need support too. Our Oncology Support Services Center houses a Cancer Resource Center, which is designed to address the vast array of cancer-related informational and educational needs of both patients and loved ones.
Berman Cancer Institute physicians from a variety of disciplines are selected annually as best by their peers for the Baltimore magazine's "Top Doctors" issue. In addition, the Berman Cancer Institute offers more than 60 research and treatment clinical trials annually through its affiliation with several national cancer research organizations and its partnership with the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network. Approximately 150-200 patients are enrolled in research trials each year.
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Dr. Sobel earned his medical degree from the Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital for Advanced Training in Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery. Dr. Sobel specializes in benign and malignant tumors of the head and neck, including thyroid and parathyroid glands, salivary glands, tongue and oral cancers, throat cancer, larynx, neck masses, and advanced skin cancers such as malignant melanoma. Dr. Sobel is fellowship-trained in TransOral Robotic Surgery (TORS) and minimally invasive surgical approaches in head and neck surgery. He is also a published author and frequent presenter on topics involving head and neck surgery and research.
Join us for the 18th annual Legacy Chase at Shawan Downs. Set in Maryland’s picturesque horse county, Legacy Chase is GBMC’s signature event benefiting oncology services and patient support programs for cancer patients at GBMC.
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Delia Chiaramonte, MD, director of Gilchrist’s Integrative Medicine program, discusses how the new program helps cancer patients at the Sandra & Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute at GBMC receive the full range of evidence-based treatment interventions to alleviate the symptoms, the stress of cancer, and side effects of cancer treatment and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Kimberly Levinson with information about how both men and women can prevent cervical cancer.
More than 7,000 people made their way to Shawan Downs on Saturday for GBMC's 17th annual Legacy Chase. The tradition of steeplechase racing and family-friendly fun was all about raising money for families affected by cancer.
Dr. Robert Donegan, chief of medical oncology, says that cancer survivors treated at the center are celebrated at the event which includes tailgating and live music.
GBMC has a comprehensive program of clinical trials in various medical disciplines throughout the hospital. The GBMC Institutional Review Board (IRB), is an independent ethics committee which meets monthly to evaluate clinical trial proposals by medical staff members.
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