Gloria Gonzalez, MD, Pediatric Surgeon and Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to provide her insights on advanced surgical techniques for neuroblastoma. Listen as Dr. Gonzalez explains the complexities of neuroblastoma, the use of 3D printing in preoperative planning and 3D image-guided surgery, and the emerging role of fluorescent-guided surgery ..read more

The Cancer Advances podcast is joined by the Chair of the Palliative and Supportive Care Department, Laura Shoemaker, DO, and Integrative Medicine Specialist, Naoki Umeda, MD, to talk about Cleveland Clinic’s Integrative Oncology Program. Listen as they share how combining evidence-based complementary therapies, such as acupuncture and lifestyle medicine, with conventional cancer treatment can help alleviate symptoms, enhance patients' quality of life, and improve outcomes ..read more

Paolo Caimi, MD, Associate BMT Director for Cell Therapy at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss the latest advancements in immunotherapy for aggressive lymphomas. Listen as Dr. Caimi talks about the potential of bispecific antibody combinations, including early-phase findings on glofitamab plus ICE chemotherapy for relapsed and refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma ..read more

Vice Chair of the Center for Immunotherapy & Precision Immuno-Oncology, J. Joseph Melenhorst, PhD, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss the potential of CAR T-cell therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Listen as Dr. Melenhorst explains how advancements in cell therapy are overcoming challenges like T cell exhaustion, improving response rates, and how novel approaches could improve treatment outcomes ..read more

Moshe Ornstein, MD, MA, a Genitourinary Medical Oncologist joins the Cancer Advances podcast to talk about intermittent therapy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). Listen as Dr. Ornstein explores the evolution of treatment options, from cytokine and targeted therapies to immunotherapy, and as he delves into the promising concept of treatment breaks to improve patient outcomes ..read more

Medical Oncologist in the Lymphoid Malignancies Division, Taylor Brooks, MD, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss real-world data on bispecific antibodies for relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphomas that was presented at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting. Listen as Dr. Brooks shares insights into efficacy, safety, and challenges patients face outside clinical trial parameters, and how these therapies are reshaping treatment approaches ..read more

Lukas Nystrom, MD, Orthopaedic Oncology Surgeon and a Co-Director of the Sarcoma Program at Cleveland Clinic joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to talk about the advancements in custom 3D-printed implants for pelvic sarcoma reconstruction. Listen as Dr. Nystrom explains how these personalized implants are transforming sarcoma care by enhancing precision during tumor resections, offering tailored solutions for complex pelvic reconstructions and improving patient outcomes ..read more

Ruth Keri, PhD, Associate Director for Basic Research at Case Comprehensive Cancer Center and Professor of Cancer Biology at Cleveland Clinic, returns to the Cancer Advances Podcast to share the latest advancements in targeting YES1 protein to treat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Listen as Dr. Keri discusses how YES1 impacts chemotherapy resistance, tumor growth, and EGFR inhibition, uncovering promising therapeutic opportunities and the potential clinical trials to improve outcomes for patients facing this aggressive cancer ..read more

The Cancer Advances podcast is joined by Director of Pediatric Radiation Oncology, Erin Murphy, MD, and resident physician, Jenna Kocsis, MD, to share their latest findings on the use of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat recurrent osteosarcoma. Listen as they discuss the challenges of managing this radio-resistant tumor, including its use in complex cases involving the spine and epidural space, and explore emerging techniques that have the potential to transform cancer care for young patients while reducing long-term side effects ..read more

Theresa Callard-Moore, PhD, LSW, a psychotherapist and certified sex therapist at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to shed light on the often-overlooked topic of sexual health in cancer patients. In this episode, Dr. Callard-Moore emphasizes the importance of initiating open conversations about sexual health early in the care journey. She also shares valuable insights, practical strategies, and resources to help patients feel heard and supported to address their concerns ..read more