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Charles Bankhead
Charles Bankhead is senior editor for oncology and also covers urology, dermatology, and ophthalmology. His career spans more than 30 years, including a decade with Medical World News, a leading medical trade magazine of its time. He had a long and successful freelance career before joining ľֱ in 2007. Charles graduated with honors from Texas Tech University, receiving a BA in journalism, and completed a master's degree in mass communication, with specialization in health communication, also at Texas Tech.