Oncology Brothers: Practice-Changing Cancer Discussions

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Jacob Sands, a thoracic medical oncologist from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, to discuss the current treatment algorithms for small cell lung cancer (SCLC).   We dived deep into the aggressive nature of SCLC and the meaningful advances in treatment over the past few years. Key topics included: The role of surgery and...

Welcome to the third episode of our three-part series on colorectal cancer! In this episode of the Oncology Brothers we are joined by Dr. Rona Yaeger, a medical oncologist from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Together, we dived into the management of common side effects associated with systemic treatments for colorectal cancer.   Episode Highlights: • Overview of 5-FU and capecitabine,...

Welcome back to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this second episode of our three-part series on colorectal cancer, we dived deep into the BRAF V600E mutation and its implications for metastatic colorectal cancer treatment.   Join us as we discussed: The prevalence and outcomes associated with BRAF V600E mutations Recent advances in treatment options, including the BREAKWATER study The significan...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we kicked off a three-part series on colorectal cancer, starting with the current treatment algorithm. They are joined by Dr. Smitha Krishnamurthi, a GI medical oncologist from the Cleveland Clinic, who walks through the evolving standard of care from early-stage disease all the way to refractory metastatic settings. Key topics discussed included:...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived deep into the complexities of pancreatic cancer treatment with Dr. Shubham Pant, a GI medical oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center.   Join us as we explored: The challenges of diagnosing and treating pancreatic cancer, particularly in metastatic settings. The importance of germline testing and next-generation sequencing (NGS) in guiding...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers, we welcomed Dr. Suneel Kamath from the Cleveland Clinic to discuss the complex landscape of biliary tract cancer. While this cancer type is not the most common, it carries a poor prognosis, making it crucial for oncologists to stay informed about the latest treatment options.   Join us as we explored: The role of surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy in early-...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived deep into the complexities of Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP). Joined by Dr. Harry Fuentes Bayne and Dr. Thor Halfdanarson from the Mayo Clinic, they discussed the current standard of care, diagnostic workup, and treatment options for this challenging condition.   Key topics included: Initial diagnostic approaches for CUP, including imagin...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we dived into the evolving treatment algorithms for bladder cancer following the latest data presented at GU ASCO 2026.   Join us as we explore: The role of immunotherapy in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, highlighting the recent positive trials: CREST with Sasanlimab and POTOMAC with Durvalumab. Insights on the current standard of car...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in oncology and medical practice. Joined by Dr. Travis Zack, Chief Medical Officer of Open Evidence, we explored how large language models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the way clinicians access and utilize medical information.   Key topics included: The rapid evolution of AI in hea...

Welcome back to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we discussed current treatment landscape and updates from GU ASCO 2026, with focus on kidney cancer.   We were joined by Dr. Katy Beckermann, a medical oncologist from Tennessee Oncology, to discuss: The current standard of care for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), including adjuvant treatment options post-surgery. The implications of the...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we dived deep into the current treatment landscape for frontline HER2-positive gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and gastric cancer.   Join us as we welcome Dr. Sunnie Kim from the University of Colorado and Dr. Samuel Cytryn from Memorial Sloan Kettering, who shared their insights on the latest advancements in HER2-targeted therapies. We di...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we discussed the current treatment landscape for prostate cancer, featuring special guest Dr. Scott Tagawa, a GU Medical Oncologist from Weill Cornell Medicine.   Join us as we explored: The current standard of care for localized prostate cancer, including active surveillance, surgery, and radiation. The significance of ADT and abiraterone...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we were joined by two international experts — Professor Gary Tse, a pathologist from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Dr. Carlos Barrios, a medical oncologist from Brazil — to unpack the evolving landscape of HER2 testing in breast cancer. What was once a binary positive or negative classification has now expanded to include HER2-low and HE...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we welcomed Dr. Petros Grivas, medical oncologist from the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, who walked through practice-changing and practice-reinforcing data across bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and prostate cancer.   Key topics discussed included: CREST & POTOMAC: IO-BCG combination data in high-risk BCG-naive NMIBC, both demonstrating a hazard rat...

We had the opportunity to dive into the evolving landscape of bladder cancer treatment in this insightful podcast episode at GU ASCO 2026. Featuring expert guests Dr. Chad Reichard, Dr. Shilpa Gupta, Dr. Matt Galsky, and Dr. Sia Daneshmand, the discussion covered the latest FDA-approved options for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), and exciting d...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived deep into the complexities of multiple myeloma treatment, focusing on the groundbreaking MajesTEC-3 trial. We had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Luciano Costa from the University of Alabama, who shared insights on the combination of teclistamab and daratumumab for relapsed refractory multiple myeloma.   Key topics discussed included: The im...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode we continue our series on breast cancer treatment algorithms, focusing specifically on triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). We welcomed Dr. Tiffany Traina, a breast medical oncologist from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss the latest advancements in the management of TNBC. We dived deep into the treatment algorithm for...

Welcome to the Oncology Brothers podcast! In this episode, we dived into the evolving frontline treatment landscape for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).   Join us as we welcomed Dr. Sherene Loi, a leading breast medical oncologist from Australia, to discuss the challenges of treating TNBC and the exciting new treatment options available. We explored the significance of PD-L1 scoring in metast...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived deep into the evolving landscape of HER2-positive breast cancer treatment following the significant advancements made in 2025. Joined by Dr. Virginia Kaklamani from UT Health San Antonio, we discussed the latest data from SABCS 2025 and pivotal trials such as DESTINY-Breast09, which have led to new treatment approvals and strategies.   Key...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast we navigated the rapidly evolving treatment landscape of Metastatic Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer. We were joined by Dr. Kevin Kalinsky, Director of the Breast Cancer Program at the Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, to discuss the implications of new targeted therapies, optimal sequencing strategies, and practical toxicity manage...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, hosts Rahul and Rohit Gosain dived deep into the evolving landscape of breast cancer treatment algorithms, focusing on early and locally advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Joined by Dr. Erica Mayer, a breast medical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.    The discussion covered: The role of chemotherapy in early-stage horm...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we engaged in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a pioneer in oncology and the innovator behind the approval of nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane). We delved into the exciting potential of Anktiva (N-803), an IL-15 receptor super agonist designed to expand and activate natural killer (NK) cells and CD8 T cells, with the hope of rev...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived deep into the recent FDA approval of T-DXd (trastuzumab deruxtecan) plus Pertuzumab for the treatment of HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Joined by Dr. Sara Tolaney, the lead author of the DESTINY-Breast 09 study, where we discussed the findings that show a significant improvement in progression-free survival (PFS) from 26.9 months...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we discussed two challenging cases focused on Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). We welcomed Dr. Naval Daver, a leading expert from MD Anderson Cancer Center, to discuss: therapy-related AML and de novo AML where induction chemotherapy is not an option. Episode Highlights: Overview of therapy-related AML and its increasing prevalence due to advancements...

In this episode of the Oncology Brothers podcast, we dived into the current treatment landscape for head and neck cancer. We welcomed Dr. Fangdi Sun, a head and neck medical oncologist from Stanford University, to discuss key topics including: The importance of initial workup and the role of biomarkers, including HPV and EBV testing. Treatment paradigm for early-stage and locally advanced head and...