The genetics of cancer Minnesota cancer patients are part of a national study to understand how cancer occurs. Genetic testing will shed light on the role of family history and cancer.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Tom Amatruda: M.D., oncologist and director of the Cancer Genetics Program at Minnesota Oncology.
Barb Kunz: Cancer genetic counselor at North Memorial's Humphrey Cancer Center and Chair of the Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association.
Follow-up: The 'triumph' of new-age medicine In response to feedback from Monday's program on new-age medicine, we take another look at whether alternative medicine ready to claim a place in the mainstream.9:45 a.m.
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Steven Salzberg: Professor of Medicine and Biostatistics at the McKusick-Nathans Institute of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Michele Maiers: Assistant professor at Wolfe-Harris Center for Clinical Studies and co-principal investigator of the Integrated Care for Low Back Pain Study, funded by the U.S. Health Services and Resources Administration.
President Barack Obama's press conference President Barack Obama will hold his first press conference since March on Wednesday morning. He's expected to address the debate over the budget and the debt ceiling. Live coverage from NPR starts at 10:30 a.m.10:06 a.m.
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