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In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey E. Gershenwald discusses the critical role surgical oncologists play in advancing evidence-based public policy. Using the FDA's black-box warning on indoor tanning for minors as a case study, Dr. Gershenwald highlights the science behind melanoma risk in adolescents and why advocacy is essential to protecting the next generation. Tune in to explore how policy action, p...

With updated thyroid cancer guidelines, adjunct diagnostic and treatment tools, and growing interest in minimalist approaches, it is increasingly challenging to know the optimal management for patients with small, differentiated thyroid cancer including when to refrain from operating. In this episode, we discuss the nuanced decision making in managing these patients, the multiple factors that are...

Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Julia Selfridge, MD, is joined by Dr. Madalyn Neuwirth and Dr. Ben Deschner, to discuss planning a family as a new attending.

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO GI Disease Site Working Group members Dr. Brett Ecker, Dr. Prejesh Philips and Dr. Marion Liu review the latest data on molecular subtypes of ampullary cancer with invited guest and researcher Dr Jesper Anderson, Tenured Professor at the University of Copenhagen. Dr. Anderson discusses his recent publication in Gut, and how his findings change our understandin...

Family planning and fertility preservation can pose challenges for trainees and new surgical oncology attendings. The SSO Fellows and Young Attendings Committee tackles these topics within a three-part podcast. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Julia Chandler, MD is joined by Dr. Helene Sterbling and Dr. Devon Freudenberger to discuss pregnancy and parenthood while in surgical training.

In this episode of Outside the OR , Dr. Russell Berman sits down with Dr. Peter Kingham to talk about the rising global cancer burden and why it matters to every surgical oncologist — and every patient. Drawing from his extensive work in West Africa and his leadership in global surgery, Dr. Kingham shares what cancer care really looks like in low-resource settings and how individual surgeons can m...

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Breast Disease Site Working Group members Drs. David Anderson, Fred Dirbas, and Suzanne Klimberg dive into management of male breast cancer. The speakers discuss unique considerations for this population as well as the similarities and overlap when treating female breast cancer.

In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Mecker G. Möller crucial questions regarding colorectal peritoneal metastasis (CRC-PM) management, particularly concerning the optimal applications of HIPEC in clinical practice, as reported in the article, "Great Debate: Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Colorectal Peritoneal Metastases—Should It Be Offered...

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Jonathan Baines, MD, Donald Warne, MD, and Lori Arviso Alvord, MD discuss advocacy and mentoring of Native American and URM Trainees.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Mark Knab, Charles Vining, and Kelvin Allenson discuss how the anatomic location of duodenal adenocarcinoma—from the first to the fourth portion—fundamentally shapes surgical decision-making. Discussion highlights include criteria for pancreaticoduodenectomy versus segmental or limited resections, the role of margin status and lymphadenectomy, and evolving data gu...

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, the SSO HPB disease site working group reviews strategies for implementation of histothripsy ablation in the management of liver primary and secondary malignancies, including a discussion of the evidence supporting it and support from the IDEAL framework for the adoption of surgical innovations into clinical practice. To do so, Drs. Miral Sadaria Grandhi and Zhi V...

Drs. Kavita Vakharia, surgical oncologist from City of Hope, Dr Sara Bateni, surgical oncologist at University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr Nikhil Khushalanai, medical oncologist at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and James Jakub, surgical oncologist at the Mayo Clinic, Florida, discuss their current practice regarding multidisciplinary management of melanoma with a focus on the role of adjuvant...

In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Helen Johnson and Dr. Katrina Mitchell the management of patients with breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or lactation, and guidance provided regarding surgery, radiation, and systemic therapy, as reported in the article, "Oncolactation for Patients with Breast Cancer: Executive Summary from the American Society o...

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Doreen Agnese, Dr. Anna C Beck and Dr. Andrea Abbott will discuss different delivery models for genetic testing, including traditional genetic testing and point of care testing.  We will discuss potential pitfalls associated with point of care testing and interpretation of results.

On this episode of SurgOnc today, Dr. Rosalinda Alvarado and Dr. George Molina moderate a discussion on how to improve the recruitment of Hispanic/Latino patients into clinical trials. Joining the conversation are Jeanette Gonzalez from the University of Illinois Cancer Center and Alas-Wings, Dr. Narjust Florez from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Kennedy Timothy f...

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Mr. Myles Smith, Dr. Hari Deshpande, Dr. Alexandra Istl, & Dr. Danielle Cunningham will discuss the treatment of two rare subtypes of sarcoma, highlighting the differences and challenges of diagnosis and treatment. Both types may represent potentially curable cancers and should always be managed, if possible, by a multidisciplinary tertiary center.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Disease Site Working Group members Dr. Alissa Greenbaum and Dr. Omar Llaguna moderate a discussion with Dr. Maheswari Senthil of UC Irvine and Dr. Richard Alexander of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey to dive deep into the history of the development of regional therapies such as HIPEC and PIPAC in the United States. The...

In this episode, Dr. Russell Berman sits down with Dr. Sandra Wong, Dean of Emory University School of Medicine, and Dr. David Linehan, Dean of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Together, they share what it means to step beyond the operating room and into the role of shaping the future of medical education.  From leading surgical oncology programs to leading entire medical...

In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene discusses with Dr. Faina Nakhlis the upgrade rate to ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive cancer following excision for patients diagnosed with flat epithelial atypia on core biopsy, as reported in the article, "Incidence of Adjacent Synchronous Ipsilateral Infiltrating Carcinoma and/or Ductal Carcinoma In Situ in Patients Diagnosed with...

In this bite-sized episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Zhi Ven Fong and Adriana Gamboa discuss palliative techniques for the management of gastric outlet obstruction in pancreatic cancer. Stay tuned for Part 2!

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, we will discuss a few of the practice changing trials presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting this past June. The episode is moderated by Dr. Kelly Hewitt and offers insightful discussion by leaders in medical oncology, including Dr. Jo Chien, Dr. Laura Kennedy and Dr. William Gradishar.  Highlights include discussion of results from...

In this series "Evidence Today and Tomorrow", the HPB disease site working group of the SSO explored current gaps in HPB surgical oncology, highlighting existing evidence and ongoing work aimed at filling those gaps. In this episode, Dr. Julie Hallet, chair of the HPB disease site working group, and Dr. Noah Cohen, member of the HPB disease site working group, are joined by Drs. Michael Lidksy and...

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Abhineet Uppal and Shirin Sabbaghian Hebert will discuss management considerations for the treatment of lateral pelvic nodes in patients with rectal cancer.  We have the great opportunity to speak with Dr. Tsuyoshi Konishi (MD-PhD), who has maintained an essential role within the Lateral Node Study Consortium.   He is a great resource of knowledge in this fie...

In the premiere episode of Outside the OR , host Dr. Russell Berman sits down with surgical oncologists Dr. Bridget Fahy and Dr. EeeLN Buckarma for an insightful conversation on the critical role of palliative care in surgical oncology. Whether you're a surgical oncologist, trainee, or healthcare professional, you'll gain valuable perspectives on why good palliative care is truly good surgical car...

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr, Zahraa AlHilli is joined by Dr. Christine Klassen, Dr. Wendie Berg, and Dr. Jennifer Harvey discuss what it means when patients receive a mammogram result of "dense breasts", including the risk of cancer being missed on a mammogram and also the risk of developing breast cancer in the context of family history and other factors. The group will further detail op...