GOSH Podcast

Gynecologic Cancer Initiative
  • 0.0 (0)
  • MEDICINA
  • CADA MES

Presented by the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, the Gynecologic Oncology Sharing Hub (GOSH) is an open space for real and evidence-based discussions on gynecologic cancers. We share stories of lived experiences alongside research and clinical discoveries through conversations that turn insights into impact.

  1. 2 FEB

    Rare but Urgent: Emerging Targets and Biomarkers in Vulvar Cancer

    New GOSH episode out now! 🎙️ On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Madeline Rhind, a medical oncology fellow at BC Cancer, to discuss her work on druggable targets and prognostic biomarkers in vulvar squamous cell carcinoma. The conversation highlights challenges in rare cancer research and the importance of translating molecular discoveries into clinical care. Tune in now at the link in our bio! #vulvarcancer #gynecancer #bccancer  For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    19 min

  2. 2 ENE

    Unmuted: Equity in Focus - Rethinking Vulvar Cancer Treatment: The STRIVE Study

    Unmuted: Equity in Focus is back with an episode spotlighting the future of personalized care in vulvar cancer. 🎙️💙  Sabrina is joined by Dr. Amy Jamieson, Gynecologic Oncologist at Vancouver General Hospital and BC Cancer, to talk about the STRIVE trial — a newly launched study exploring whether HPV and TP53 status can guide more tailored, less invasive surgical approaches for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma.  Dr. Jamieson walks us through why vulvar cancer has been historically understudied, the critical difference between HPV-associated and HPV-independent disease, and why moving beyond a “one-size-fits-all” surgical model could transform outcomes and quality of life for patients. She also discusses the importance of integrating patient-reported outcomes, such as sexual health and fear of recurrence, and what it will take to translate molecular stratification into real-world practice.  Tune in for a clear, accessible conversation about why STRIVE matters — and how this trial could shape the next chapter of vulvar cancer care.   Resources: https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2025.43.16_suppl.TPS5637   For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    19 min

  3. 18/12/2025

    Next Gen in 10: The Promise of Risk-Reducing Salpingectomy

    Next Gen in 10 is back! 🎙️ In this episode, Sabrina sits down with Dr. Alex Lukey, a registered nurse and recent PhD graduate whose work is shaping the future of ovarian cancer prevention. Alex walks us through her research on the acceptability and feasibility of risk-reducing salpingectomy (RRS), shares what she learned from interviewing OBGYNs, and reflects on the ethical, clinical, and equity considerations that come with offering RRS to people at moderate risk. She also discusses her prediction model designed to support informed decision-making — and the big questions she’s excited to explore next. Tune in for a clear, thoughtful look at where ovarian cancer prevention is heading. Resources: 1. Lukey A, Sowamber R, Huntsman D, et al. Evaluating Ovarian Cancer Risk–Reducing Salpingectomy Acceptance: A Survey. Cancer Research Communications. 2025;5(1):187-194. doi:10.1158/2767-9764.CRC-24-0566 2. Lukey A, Howard AF, Mei AJ, et al. Risk-reducing salpingectomy: considerations from an OBGYN perspective. BMC Cancer. 2025;25(1):1011. Doi:10.1186/s12885-025-14384-6 For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    30 min

  4. 01/12/2025

    Unmuted: Equity in Focus — Bridging Language and Health

    🎙️ New on the GOSH Podcast's "Unmuted: Equity in Focus" series! How can language empower women to take charge of their health? In this episode, we speak with Dr. Lesa Dawson, Dr. Reetinder Kaur Brar, and Jessie Kaur Lehail about their groundbreaking project Bridging Language and Health: Creating Culturally Competent, Gender-Sensitive Health Education for Punjabi Women. Together, they’re redefining what equitable care means—by creating translation frameworks that honour culture, gender, and community voice. 💬✨ 🎧 Tune in to hear how this team is ensuring that language is not a barrier to care, but an invitation. Resources: CBCNews: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6911282 For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    48 min

  5. 20/11/2025

    Next Gen in 10: How the Vaginal Microbiome Could Revolutionize Cancer Detection

    In this episode of Next Gen in 10🎙️, Sabrina chats with Dollina Dodani, a PhD candidate in Bioinformatics at UBC. Under the supervision of Dr. Aline Talhouk, Dollina is exploring how the vaginal microbiome 🧫 could be used to improve early screening and detection of endometrial cancer. She shares how she’s using machine learning and transfer learning to build a “General Vaginal Microbiome Classifier” — a computational tool that could transform how we diagnose gynecological diseases. From decoding complex data 📊 to uncovering microbial clues 🔍, this episode dives into the intersection of biology, AI, and women’s health. For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    14 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    Unmuted: Equity in Focus — Centering Trans and Non-Binary Perspectives in Cancer Care

    In this first episode of the Unmuted: Equity in Focus 🎙️ series, hosts Carly and Sabrina sit down with Dr. A.J. Lowik, a sociologist, educator, and advocate whose work centers on making health research and care more inclusive. Together, they explore why sex and gender both matter in gynecologic cancer research and treatment, and what it means to create care systems that recognize and meet the needs of trans and non-binary people.  Dr. Lowik shares insights on the barriers trans patients face in cancer care, the impact of cisnormativity on treatment decisions, and how inclusive approaches can ultimately benefit everyone. They also explain strategies for designing more valid, reliable, and inclusive gynecologic cancer research — from rethinking data collection to ensuring representation in study design.  From fertility considerations to gender-affirming possibilities within treatment, this conversation highlights why inclusion is essential to equity in gynecologic oncology.  Join us as we unmute voices and perspectives that are too often overlooked — and imagine what truly inclusive cancer care can look like.  Resources: Article that explores trans folks, cancer and euphoria: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10101894/ Canadian research project looking specifically at trans gyne cancer: https://queeringcancer.ca/projects-gyne-cancer-care Blog post from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology about creating gender-affirming care spaces: https://www.sgo.org/blog/creating-inclusive-affirming-gynecologic-cancer-care-during-pride-month-and-beyond/ Review article that looks at trans peoples gynecologic oncology needs: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13669-024-00386-x  For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    36 min

  7. 29/10/2025

    Careers in Pathology & Laboratory Medicine: Master Classes - An Interview with Dr. Blake Gilks

    In this special bonus episode of the GOSH Podcast, we feature a Pathology Research Rounds session with Dr. Blake Gilks, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Regional Medical Director of Laboratories at Vancouver General Hospital. Dr. Gilks reflects on a career defined by mentorship, curiosity, and collaboration — one that has shaped the practice and progress of gynecologic pathology in Canada and beyond. He shares insights from decades of clinical and research leadership, including his work refining the classification of ovarian, endometrial, and vulvar carcinomas, and his pivotal role in advancing opportunistic salpingectomy as a prevention strategy for ovarian cancer. As a mentor, collaborator, and co-founder of OVCARE, BC’s gynecologic cancer research program, Dr. Gilks has inspired generations of pathologists and researchers to approach discovery with both scientific rigor and compassion. 🎧 Join us for a thoughtful conversation on mentorship, discovery, and the lasting impact of a career devoted to advancing women’s cancer research. For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    38 min

  8. 23/10/2025

    Next Gen in 10: How Birth Control Choices Are Changing and Why It Matters for Cancer

    Join us on this episode of Next Gen in 10 as Sabrina sits down with Alice Mei, an undergraduate neuroscience student at UBC 🧠. Alice shares her research on contraceptive use patterns in British Columbia and explores how these trends may relate to ovarian cancer risk 🎗️. From surprising shifts in birth control choices to the challenges of working with large population-based data 📊, this episode dives into the science, insights, and real-world implications of her findings. Whether you’re curious about reproductive health, cancer research, or the next generation of scientists, this conversation is full of valuable takeaways!  For more information on the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, please visit https://gynecancerinitiative.ca/ or email us at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca Where to learn more about us: Twitter – @GCI_Cluster Instagram – @gynecancerinitiative Facebook – facebook.com/gynecancerinitiative TikTok – @gci_gosh

    11 min
Ver todo (72)

Acerca de

Presented by the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative, the Gynecologic Oncology Sharing Hub (GOSH) is an open space for real and evidence-based discussions on gynecologic cancers. We share stories of lived experiences alongside research and clinical discoveries through conversations that turn insights into impact.

Información

  • Creador
    Gynecologic Cancer Initiative
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodios
    72
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © 2026 GOSH Podcast
  • Mostrar sitio web
    GOSH Podcast