Erin Roth
Blogs by Erin Roth
Radioligand Therapy: Using a Targeted Approach to Treat Cancer
A new generation of image-guided treatments uses radioactive material to target and destroy cancer cells with fewer side effects than standard cancer…
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Down 60 Pounds and Walking Five Miles Daily, Months After Gastric Sleeve
Billy Morning had always been a big guy, but around the time he turned 50, he knew it was time to do something about his weight. His father died after a heart…
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Cell Therapy: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment and Beyond
Cellular therapies are showing tremendous promise for certain cancers previously thought to be incurable. While there are several types of cell therapies, they…
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Should Immunotherapy Become the First Line of Treatment for Metastatic Cancer?
For many years, the focus of cancer treatment has been to kill or destroy cancer cells with chemotherapy and radiation. But new research from the Duke Cancer…
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Pluvicto® Extends Life of NC Man with Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Ned Steele has tried many treatments in the 18 years he’s been living with prostate cancer, but none has worked better than PLUVICTO®. Thanks to the efforts of…
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Aggressive Disease Leads to Life-Saving Lung Transplant at Duke
Bryant Grey was only 31 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive lung disease. “It was insane,” he said. “It felt like one day I was short of breath, and the…
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Plastic Pollution Is Everywhere: What We Know and What We Hope to Learn
We live in an environment where plastic is in our clothing fibers, the air we breathe, the food we eat, the gum we chew, and the water we drink. Millions of…
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After Moyamoya Surgery at Duke, Woman Returns to Normal Life
In the summer of 2025, Charlotte, NC resident Marisa Chow was 28 when she had a stroke. Months later, she was diagnosed with Moyamoya disease -- a rare…
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Understanding Cancer Vaccines: What Are They and How Do They Work?
We all have damaged cells, and our body has robust, built-in systems to detect and destroy damaged or mutated cells before they grow into tumors. Cancer…
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Managing Your Cholesterol Can Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke
Imagine pouring bacon grease down your kitchen sink every day. Eventually, the pipe clogs, and water no longer drains. Now imagine that the pipe is a vital…
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Duke Fertility Center Uses Advanced Radio Frequency Identification Technology to Ensure Safety and Security
The safety and security of your reproductive cells is Duke Fertility Center’s top priority. To reduce the risk of human error, we use radio frequency…
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Can I Get an Erection After a Prostatectomy?
Erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are common concerns after a radical prostatectomy because surgery can affect the nerves needed to achieve an…
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