The NRG Oncology Podcast

We discuss the results of NRG-NSABP B-51/RTOG 1304 in breast cancer, reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Our co-hosts discuss triple-negative breast cancer in light of the recently presented results at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. We interview Dr. Vicente Valero, the NRG-BR003 PI, and Dr. Julie Gralow, the Chief Medical Officer of ASCO about these findings and current research in breast cancer.

The NRG Oncology Podcast Co-hosts sit with NRG Oncology Patient Advocate, Tambre Leighn, to discuss what our patient advocates do in the process of our clinical trials from concept to reporting results. Tambre dives into the benefits of a great patient-physician relationship in building stronger trials as well as the need to tailor our trials around our patients' needs. Tambre also talks about...

NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts talk with Dr. Vinai Gondi, the Principal Investigator of the NRG-CC009 phase III clinical study assessing stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) versus hippocampal-avoidant whole brain radiotherapy (HA-WBRT) for patients who have brain metastases (or cancer that has spread to the brain) from their small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Our co-hosts sit with Drs. Ross Abrams and Karyn Goodman to discuss the results of NRG-RTOG 0848 studying adjuvant chemotherapy with or without chemoradiation for patients with resected periampullary pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

The NRG Oncology Podcast Co-hosts interview Dr. Clifford Hudis - the CEO of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on how ASCO and the NCTN collaborate, the cost and complexity of conducting research, as well as how to take action and advocate for research.

Our co-hosts discuss the currently active & accruing NRG-GI008 study, also known as the "CIRCULATE-NORTH AMERICA" study. This study will evaluate what kind of chemotherapy to recommend to patients based on the presence or absences of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) after surgery for colon cancer.

Our co-hosts discuss the currently active & accruing NRG-GU012 study, also known as the "SAMURAI" study. This study is assessing if stereotactic ablative radiotherapy to the primary tumor in combination with immunotherapy improves outcomes when compared to immunotherapy by itself for patients who have metastatic, unresected, renal cell carcinoma.

Our Co-Hosts interview George Blasing of the popular "Dinosaur George" podcast. If you have listened to our prior episodes, George's podcast was the inspiration for the NRG Oncology Podcast in his ability to break down very complex topics to a generalized audience. In this episode, George discusses how he tackles simplifying complex topics and how it can translate into the medical fi...

We met with Drs. Mannel and Le, so now it is high-time we sit with Dr. Norman Wolmark to complete the NRG Oncology Group Chair trifecta. Dr. Wolmark dives into the NRG budget and grant process and priorities as well as advancements seen in breast cancer research over the years and the role NRG and NSABP play in that.

The NRG Oncology Podcast Co-hosts sit with NRG-BR008 "HERO" Study Co-PIs Dr. Lior Braunstein and Dr. Melissa Mitchell to discuss this study for low-risk HER2+ breast cancer. This study will test if HER2-targeted therapy without radiation therapy is as good as the usual treatment of HER2-targeted therapy with radiation for patients with early-stage HER2+ breast cancer.

As a special part of the NRG2025 Winter Meeting, we are releasing this two-part interview episode. Our co-hosts sat with Dr. Jeff Michalski, NRG Theranostics Subcommittee Chair, regarding the new subcommittee, its goals, and how it fits into the NRG structure. Additionally, we talk to Dr. Joan Walker who recently stepped down from her role as NRG NCORP Co-PI to focus her efforts in mentorship with...

The NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts interview Dr. Anuja Jhingran to discuss the results of NRG-RTOG/GOG 0724 for cervical cancer in honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

Our NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts interview Dr. Corey Langer on the ins-and-outs of medical oncology, the NRG Oncology Medical Oncology Committee, the evolution of lung cancer trials, and having conversations with patients regarding treatment.

The NRG Oncology Podcast co-hosts sit with Dr. Anna Brown to discuss the many ways to collaborate with the American Medical Association (AMA), policy and advocacy in action on the Hill, and addressing clinical trial barriers. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are reflective of Dr. Brown's experiences in nationally elected roles with the AMA but do not represent official opinions of t...

Drs. Chun and Henke sit down with Dr. Stephen Lai, the NRG Oncology Surgical Oncology Committee Chair and the PI of the NRG-HN006 study of sentinel lymph node biopsy for early stage oral cavity disease. Dr. Lai addresses how surgical oncology fits within the NRG spectrum, his very important study that is actively enrolling patients, and his advocacy and passion for improving patient language on pr...

Our co-hosts interview Drs. Kristin Higgins and Dr. Sue Yom on the results of NRG-LU005 (chemo +/- atezo in limited-stage small cell lung cancer) and NRG-HN005 (de-intensified RT for Early-stage p16+ oropharyngeal cancer) presented during the 2024 ASTRO Plenary Session.

The NRG Oncology Podcast Co-hosts interview Group Chair Robert Mannel on ongoing efforts in gynecologic oncology research, a timely episode to be issued during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month! Dr. Mannel also touches base on the health disparities in gynecologic oncology as well as advice for early career investigators.

The NRG Podcast co-hosts interview Dr. Puneeth Iyengar on the recently presented NRG-LU002 results from ASCO 2024. NRG-LU002 studies maintenance systemic therapy versus local consolidative therapy plus maintenance systemic therapy for patients with limited-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Dr. Quynh-Thu Le, one of the NRG Oncology Group Chairs, discusses the ins-and-outs and current goals of the organization.