Oncology Brothers: Practice-Changing Cancer Discussions

Experts provide an overview of current systemic treatment options for 1st line uHCC, discussing the role of IO and IO-based combinations, along with emerging therapies and the latest clinical data.   Topics also include:  • Efficacy and safety of IO and IO combinations in HCC • How to select between the two 1st-line IO-based treatment options based on clinical factors • Future treatment in unresec...

Welcome to another episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain dive deep into the recent FDA approval of Inavolisib for metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, based on the groundbreaking INAVO120 study. Join us as we chat with Dr. Komal Jhaveri, a medical oncologist and senior author of the study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cen...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rohit and Rahul Gosain are joined by Dr. Eileen O'Reilly, a leading medical oncologist and section head of hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Together, they delve into the complex treatment landscape of pancreatic cancer. Episode Highlights: •⁠  ⁠The initial workup for newly diagnosed...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Neil Iyengar, a medical oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss the critical role of nutrition and exercise in cancer care and recurrence prevention. They tackle common questions from cancer survivors about lifestyle modifications that can help reduce the risk of cancer...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rohit and Rahul Gosain welcome Dr. Pamela Kunz, a world-renowned medical oncologist from the Yale Cancer Center, to discuss the complex landscape of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Join us as we explore: •⁠  ⁠The classification of neuroendocrine tumors based on grade, histological features, and the significance of KI-67. •⁠  ⁠The role of i...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by esteemed palliative care experts Dr. Janet Abrahm from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Dr. Ishwaria Subbiah from Sarah Cannon Research Institute. Together, they delve into the critical topic of palliative care, exploring its evolution from a focus on end-of-life care to an integral part of cancer tre...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain welcome Dr. Martina Murphy, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at the University of Florida, to discuss the current landscape of ovarian cancer. Join us as we dive into the critical aspects of diagnosing and managing ovarian cancer, including: •⁠  ⁠The importa...

Join us for an insightful episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast as we dive deep into the world of gynecologic oncology, focusing specifically on endometrial cancer. Hosted by Drs. Rohit and Rahul Gosain, this episode features Dr. Shannon Westin, a Professor of Gynecology, Oncology, and Reproductive Medicine at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this episode, we explored: •⁠ ⁠The different histol...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain dive into the recent FDA approval of tarlatamab, a groundbreaking bispecific antibody for patients with extensive stage small cell lung cancer. Joined by Dr. Misty Shields from Indiana University, they explore the DeLLphi-301 study design, the efficacy of tarlatamab, and the operational challenges associated with i...

Welcome to another episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain dive into the recent approval of Durvalumab in the perioperative settings for non-small cell lung cancer, based on the AEGEAN trial. Join us as we welcome Dr. Sandip Patel, a medical oncologist from UCSD, and Dr. Mara Antonoff, a thoracic surgeon from MD Anderson, to discuss the implicat...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Stephen Liu, Associate Professor and Director of Thoracic Oncology at the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Together, they dive into the latest findings from ESMO 2024, focusing on key studies in lung cancer that every community oncologist should be aware of. Episode Highli...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers Podcast, hosts Drs. Rohit and Rahul Gosain welcome Dr. Shernan Holtan from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to discuss the recent approval of Axatilimab, a novel monoclonal antibody for the treatment of chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Join us as we explore the differences between acute and chronic GVHD, the challenges faced by community on...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Mikkael Sekeres, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Hematology at the University of Miami. Together, they explore the complex landscape of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), discussing the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment options, and risk stratification. Key topics included:...

Join us in this exciting episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast as we dive into the highlights from ESMO 2024, focusing on gastrointestinal malignancies. Hosts Drs. Rohit and Rahul Gosain are joined by Dr. Kristen Ciombor, a GI medical oncologist from Vanderbilt University, to discuss four key studies that have significant implications for clinical practice. In this episode, we covered: •⁠ ⁠LEAP...

Join us as we dive into four pivotal studies: 1.⁠ ⁠NIAGARA Trial: Explore the groundbreaking findings on the combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the perioperative setting for patients with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer, which may now set a new standard of care. 2.⁠ ⁠TiNiVO-2 Study: Learn why re-challenging patients with immunotherapy after progression on prior immunotherap...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Paolo Tarantino from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to discuss the latest highlights from ESMO 2024, focusing on groundbreaking studies in breast cancer.   Join us as we dive into three key abstracts that have the potential to impact current clinical practice: 1.⁠ NATALEE Trial: Discove...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Gilberto Lopes, Chief of Medical Oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, to discuss the highlights from the World Conference on Lung Cancer 2024. Join us as we dive into four key studies that could reshape our understanding and approach to lung cancer treatment: 1. Checkmat...

Join the Oncology Brothers, Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain, as they dive into the world of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) with world-renowned hematologist Dr. Jorge Cortes from the Georgia Cancer Center. In this episode, they discuss the current standard of care treatment options for CML, including risk stratification, monitoring, treatment algorithms, and side effects of first, second, and third-gen...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, Drs. Rahul & Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Pallawi Torka from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to discuss the current treatment landscape for low-grade lymphomas, specifically follicular and mantle cell lymphoma. Key Points Covered: •⁠  ⁠Follicular Lymphoma: The discussion includes the minimum workup required for treatment planning, fron...

Welcome back to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain dive into the world of diffused large B-cell lymphoma with special guest Dr. Carla Casulo from the Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester, New York. Key Points Covered: •⁠  ⁠Understanding the importance of accurate diagnosis through excisional biopsy in diffused large B-cell lymphoma. •⁠  ⁠Exploring the...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, Dr. Allison Betof Warner from Stanford University joins hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain discuss the current standard of care and recent advances in cutaneous melanoma treatment. Key Points Covered: •⁠  ⁠Early Stage Melanoma: Discussion on the standard of care for different stages, including the role of neoadjuvant immunotherapy. •⁠  ⁠Adjuvant The...

Welcome to another episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this enlightening discussion, Rohit and Rahul Gosain delve into the crucial topic of cardio-oncology with special guest Dr. Susan Dent, President of the International Cardio-Oncology Society. Discover the intersection between cardiology and oncology, exploring the importance of treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Dr. Dent...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Patrick Forde from the Johns Hopkins University to discuss the latest advancements in early stage non-small cell lung cancer. The conversation delves into treatment options for resectable and unresectable disease, including the use of neoadjuvant and perioperative therapies, as well as the role of immu...

Welcome back to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, hosts Drs. Rahul and Rohit Gosain are joined by Dr. Isabel Preeshagul from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to discuss metastatic non-small cell lung cancer treatment without actionable mutations in first-line settings. They dive into the importance of comprehensive testing, strategies for using immunotherapy and chemotherapy co...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers Podcast! Join Drs. Rahul & Rohit Gosain in this episode as they welcome Dr. Balazs Halmos, a thoracic medical oncologist from Montefiore-Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, to discuss the current landscape of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with actionable mutations in first-line settings. In this informative episode, they cover a wide range of topics i...