Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind

Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind Podcast

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

  1. 131. ESMO 2024 - Plenary Special

    18 SEPT

    131. ESMO 2024 - Plenary Special

    We have finally come to the end of ESMO 2024, and as is now tradition, Michael and Josh conclude their epic journey with a special episode highlighting their absolute favourite practice-changing selections from the Plenary Sessions. As always, ESMO brought a selection of wonderful studies that truly deserve the title "practice changing." As always, a huge thanks to everyone who joined us on this amazing journey. It has been a wonderful experience to attend a major international conference for the first time, and we are so privileged to be able to bring these results to you. Stay tuned to Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind in the coming weeks as we will be starting our ESMO 2024: Retrospective miniseries, where we speak to experts in the areas of breast, lung, GI, GU and skin cancers and get their opinions on the goings on in Barcelona. PEACE-3 PODIUM KEYNOTE-A18 KEYNOTE-522 OS Data NIAGARA Note: this episode was recorded over two days at two separate locations. 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 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.

    37 min
  2. 130. ESMO 2024 - Day 4

    17 SEPT

    130. ESMO 2024 - Day 4

    The end of the road approaches, and ESMO 2024 will soon be in the rearview mirror. However, each new day brings new, incredible advances in the treatment of cancer. Today, Josh and Michael dive into biomarker analyses, overall survival updates and new antibody-drug conjugates galore. Listen on for our penultimate summary of ESMO. Studies discussed in this episode: Biomarker analysis of PEACE-1 ARANOTE STAMPEDE - Addition of Metformin Clinical activity of BMS-986365, dual androgen receptor ligand-directed degrader and antagonist in heavily pretreated mCRPC Nivo (3mg/kg) + ipi (1mg/kg) in molecularly-selected patients with mCRPC Neoadjuvant nivo/rela or nivo/ipi in TNBC with high TILs Adjuvant ribo + NSAI in patients with HR+/HER2- EBC: 4 year NATALEE Cabozantinib vs placebo for advanced NET after progression on prior therapy (CABINET) Osimertinib after definitive CRT: analysis of CNS and distant progression from LAURA POTENTIAL 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 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.

    32 min
  3. 129. ESMO 2024 - Day 3

    16 SEPT

    129. ESMO 2024 - Day 3

    Day three of the European Society of Medical Oncology Congress had many exciting and potentially practice-changing trials in the genitourinary space. Gone are the days of urothelial cancer having a single treatment and prostate cancer only having androgen deprivation therapy. They look at biomarkers for ADC response in bladder cancer, the use of lutetium upfront for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, and novel ADC use in metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Links to studies discussed in this episode (subscription may be required): DV001 (Disitamab vedotin (DV) + pembrolizumab in treatment-naïve HER2-expressing LA/met UC) EV-302 - nectin four expression UpFrontPSMA Study Splash Study (Lu-PNT2002) 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 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. Splash Disitimab Vedotin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  4. 128. ESMO 2024 - Day 2

    15 SEPT

    128. ESMO 2024 - Day 2

    Josh and Michael's Spanish Sojourn continues with their review of Day 2 of the European Society of Medical Oncology. Your hosts have been on their feet rushing from lecture theatre to lecture theatre, attending as many incredible presentations and soaking in as much practice-changing information as their brains could manage. In this episode, Michael and Josh report presented data ranging from supportive care to head and neck cancer and so many other fascinating studies in between. Read on to listen to the boys' best bits from Barcelona on Day 2 of ESMO. Studies discussed in this episode: Efficacy and safety of ponsegromab, a first-in-class, monoclonal antibody inhibitor of growth differentiation factor 15, in patients with cancer cachexia: A randomized, placebo-controlled, phase II studyA multicentre, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of olanzapine-based triplet antiemetic therapy for prevention of delayed and persistent nausea and vomiting induced by trastuzumab deruxtecan in patients with metastatic breast cancer: ERICA study (WJOG14320B)Final analysis of a phase II/III trial of post-operative chemoradiotherapy comparing 3-weekly cisplatin with weekly cisplatin in high-risk patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (JCOG1008)Final results: Randomized assessment of cisplatin dosing interval for ototoxicity (RADIO) trial comparing chemoradiation (CRT) with cisplatin q3weekly to weekly for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (LASCCHN)TILs and overall survival (OS) in HER2+ early breast cancer (eBC): 10-year (yr) updated analysis of the ShortHER trialPathologic complete response and survival after neoadjuvant chemotherapy in stage I TNBC: A registry-based studyInterim analysis of GALAXIES Lung-201: belrestotug + dostarlimab in 1L for PD-L1 TPS >/= 50% NSCLCIvonescimab +/- ligufalimab + FOLFOXIRI as 1L treatment for mCRCEfficacy and safety of ribociclib + NSAI in younger patients with HR+/HER2- EBC (NATALEE) 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 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.

    30 min
  5. 127. ESMO 2024 - Day 1

    14 SEPT

    127. ESMO 2024 - Day 1

    The European Society of Medical Oncology Congress has begun, and Michael and Josh are on the ground, bringing you breaking studies and heartbreaks along with some important updates in the science and art of medical oncology. Michael and Josh cover a range of tumour types on day one, a slight deviation from our regular coverage. They look at hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cancers, and breast cancer, an eclectic but exciting mix of cancer types. Michael investigates HCC treatment with iparomlimab and tuvonaralimab with bevacizumab in a first line setting, along with some updated efficacy from the IMbrave050 trial. He finishes off his whirlwind tour of day one summarising some interesting education points in the metastatic colorectal cancer space. Josh looks at Tivozanib-Nivolumab in advanced RCC following immunotherapy, along with another trial where Belzutifan may be another treatment option. He finishes up with HER3-directed therapy! Links to studies discussed in this episode (subscription may be required): Phs II/III DUBHE-H-308 Imbrave050 (HCC) TiNivo-2 Study (mRCC) Litespark 005 (mRCC) Checkmate 8HW (mCRC) Icarus-Breast 01 (mBreast Cancer) 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 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.

    24 min
  6. 126. Ocular Melanoma and Prostate Cancer with A/Prof Anthony Joshua

    24 AUG

    126. Ocular Melanoma and Prostate Cancer with A/Prof Anthony Joshua

    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind has been privileged to interview some truly brilliant specialists, and this week's guest is no exception. Professor Anthony Joshua is the Head of Oncology at the Kinghorn Cancer Centre and St Vincent's Health in Sydney. He is a globally recognised expert in genitourinary cancers and melanoma, with a special interest in ocular melanoma. Professor Joshua completed his PhD in prostatic carcinogenesis under the supervision of Dr Jeremy Squire and a clinical fellowship under Dr Ian Tannock. He worked at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre before returning down under and has helped reshape cancer care at the Kinghorn Cancer Centre, making it one of the largest trial centres in New South Wales. Today, Professor Joshua discusses his journey, the landscape of prostate cancer, and some of his research in the area of ocular melanoma. Professor Anthony Joshua is not a professional British boxer. To find out more about Professor Anthony Joshua's research portfolio, click here 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 Spotify Link to Prof Joshua's podcast, Dangerous Ideas in Drug Development: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/necta Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from 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.

    41 min

  7. 17 AUG

    125. Spotlight - Biotech ImmVirX with Dr Malcolm McColl and Prof Darren Shafren

    Oncolytic viruses thrive in cancer cells and can replicate rapidly, destroying the cells and enabling the immune system to attack tumours. This week, we interview Dr Malcolm McColl and Prof Darren Shafren, a dynamic duo in Australian biotechnology and part of the leadership team of ImmVirx, a viral oncolytic company. Prior to creating ImmVirx, they successfully launched the product Cavatak, used in melanoma and other malignancies. ImmVirx has developed a proprietary bio-selected RNA virus that is showing promising pre-clinical and phase 1 results as monotherapy in hard-to-treat cancers, including colorectal, gastric hepatocellular and ovarian cancers. 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 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.

    37 min

  8. 10 AUG

    124. Metastatic HER2- positive breast cancer

    Metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer continues to dominate headlines, and new therapeutic options continue to be found for those afflicted with the disease. Before trastuzumab (anti-HER2 therapy), the overall survival for this cohort of patients was less than two years. As technology and treatments changed, it can boast an extended survival well beyond five years in numerous studies, with many patients responding far more than that number. This week, we will discuss two exciting and pioneering studies. The first looks at tucatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor with known results in those with intracranial disease. The second is the use of abemaciclib in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-positive breast cancer in patients previously treated with trastuzumab. Links to studies discussed in this episode (subscription may be required): HER2CLIMB: Link monarcHER: Link 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 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.

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

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  • Creator
    Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind

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