Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind

By: Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
  • Summary

  • Cancer is a fascinating but rapidly evolving discipline - it's a full-time job just keeping up to date. In this podcast, Dr Michael Fernando and Dr Joshua Hurwitz explore the latest trials, research, and practice-changing updates, as well as regular interviews with renowned oncology specialists. Ideal for those starting their training journey, established specialists and anyone interested in medical science, oncological practice, or terrible jokes. Preferably all three.

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    Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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Episodes
  • 134. ESMO 2024 - Lung Cancer with Dr Ned McNamee
    Nov 2 2024

    Lung cancer treatment has changed seismically since 2018 and the NEJM publication of Keynote 189. This week, we have Dr. Ned Mcnamee on the show to give us his highlights of lung cancer updates from ESMO 2024. He explores the resectable lung cancer space with Checkmate-77T; crosses the ADRIATIC trial in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer, and brings in a home run with an updated LAURA trial mention (osimertinib after definitive chemoradiotherapy)


    Links to studies discussed in this episode (subscription may be required):

    Checkmate77T

    ADRIATIC

    LAURA

    Special mentions


    For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit www.inquisitiveonc.com

    Please find us on Twitter @InquisitiveOnc!

    If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at inquisitiveonc@gmail.com


    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have no editorial rights or early previews, and they have access to the episode at the same time you do.


    Art courtesy of Taryn Silver

    Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice.






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    30 mins
  • 133. ESMO 2024 - Genitourinary Cancers with Prof Anthony Joshua
    Oct 26 2024

    ESMO 2024 was the year genitourinary cancer took front and centre stage with many exciting updates, trials, and tribulations. This week, OFTIM brings their greatest champion back to dive deep into the changes that will impact our patients and their families, the NCCN guidelines, and how we practice medicine. Unfortunately, the heavyweight champion boxer was unavailable, but we got the next best thing - Prof Anthony Joshua from St Vincent's Health and The Garvan Institute of Medical Research. This week, he discusses all things genitourinary cancer and gives a knockout performance.


    Enough boxing analogies - on with the show!


    Links to studies discussed in this episode (subscription may be required):

    PATCH+STAMPEDE

    ARANOTE

    STAMPEDE (metformin Arm)

    PEACE-3

    SPLASH

    NIAGARA

    AMBASSADOR

    TiNivo-2


    For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit www.inquisitiveonc.com

    Please find us on Twitter @InquisitiveOnc!

    If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at inquisitiveonc@gmail.com


    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have no editorial rights or early previews, and they have access to the episode at the same time you do.


    Art courtesy of Taryn Silver

    Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice.







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    31 mins
  • 132. ESMO 2024 - Colorectal Cancer with Dr Geoffrey Chong
    Oct 19 2024

    With ESMO 24 firmly in the rearview mirror, the dust settling, and the end of the year closing in, Michael and Josh take one final look at the trials that may change practice, direct research, or are just generally interesting. This week, we interviewed Dr Geoffrey Chong, a medical oncologist specialising in gastrointestinal cancers who currently holds appointments at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre and the Northern Hospital.


    Enjoy!


    Links to studies discussed in this episode (subscription may be required):

    APOLLO

    LEAP-012

    CABINET

    INTERAACT-2

    MOONLIGHT

    NICHE-2

    NICHE-3

    TOPGEAR

    RAMTAS

    SOLARIS


    For more episodes, resources and blog posts, visit www.inquisitiveonc.com

    Please find us on Twitter @InquisitiveOnc!

    If you want us to look at a specific trial or subject, email us at inquisitiveonc@gmail.com


    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have no editorial rights or early previews, and they have access to the episode at the same time you do.


    Art courtesy of Taryn Silver

    Music courtesy of AlisiaBeats: https://pixabay.com/users/alisiabeats-39461785/

    Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. If you are unwell, seek medical advice.









    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    18 mins

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