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William Burke, MD, Director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Professor of Surgery, speaks about signs and symptoms of gynecologic cancers, such as ovarian and cervical, and offers updates on treatments for patients that are visiting Stony Brook Cancer Center. 
  Kartik Mani, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist and Clinical Assistant Professor, explains how Radiation Oncology is used in cancer care, and touches on the amazing progress that has been made in this field
  Allison McLarty, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Director of the Lung Cancer Program, and Associate Professor of Surgery, speaks on the risks of developing certain types of cancer, and the process of treating patients that present with malignancies within her field of work.
  Brian O’Hea, MD, Chief of the Breast Surgery Division and Associate Professor of Surgery, discusses his approach to treating patients with breast cancer, and walks us through a timeline that takes us from screening, to diagnosis and treatment.
  Aaron Sasson, MD, Chief, Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery and Director of Cancer Center Clinical Operations, offers updates in the world of gastrointestinal cancers, such as liver, stomach and pancreas, including innovative treatments.
  Michael Schuster, MD, Director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program and Professor of Medicine, excitedly discusses the innovative treatments and medications for many types of blood cancers, such as leukemia and lymphoma.
   
  Melinda Staiger, MD, Radiologist (Breast Imaging), and Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology, discusses the importance of a timely mammogram, and steps that people can take to ensure they stay on top of their necessary screenings.
 
  Ryan Washington, MPA, Administrative Director for the Cancer Clinical Trials Office, explains what a clinical trial is, and the importance of enrolling in them to benefit not only today’s patients, but future generations as well.