Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind
by Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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218. Back to Basics - Endometrial Cancer
218. Back to Basics - Endometrial Cancer
About this 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.
Episodes
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- 218. Back to Basics - Endometrial Cancer · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 34This week we cover endometrial cancer. It is one of the clearest examples of molecular classification changing how we treat patients. PORTEC-3 randomised women with high-risk…
- 217. Back to Basics - Advanced Ovarian Cancer · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 33Last week Josh and Michael discussed early ovarian cancer, but as is always the case many patients either do not respond completely to treatment of their early disease or present…
- 216. Back to Basics - Early Ovarian Cancer · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 32Our Back to Basics odyssey nears its end, a journey just as epic as Matt Damon's (we think so, anyway). As we enter the final stretch, we discuss ovarian cancer, a cancer with…
- 215. Back to Basics - Advanced Melanoma · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 31On this episode, Josh and Michael examine the treatment of advanced melanoma, the condition that blazed the trail for immunotherapy to change the face of cancer treatment…
- 214. Dr Narjust Florez and the rise of early onset lung cancer · 35 min · Season 4 Episode 30Our guest today is someone whose work touches almost every corner of oncology: from the exam room to the lab to the systems we work within. Dr Narjust Florez, MD, FASCO, is a…
- 213. Back to Basics - Early Melanoma · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 29In this episode, Michael and Josh delve into the world of early melanoma. Some may think that melanoma has had its moment in the sun (pun slightly intended) and that other cancer…
- 212. Back to Basics - Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 28If you like cemiplimab, you will like this episode. Since its introduction, cemiplimab has become the mainstay of treatment for cutaneous SCC, the most common non-melanoma skin…
- 211. Back to Basics - Hepatocellular Carcinoma · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 27For over a decade, sorafenib remained unchallenged as first-line therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma, based on the SHARP trial, which showed survival increasing from 7.9 to 10.7…
- 210. Back to Basics - Biliary Tract Cancers · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 26Until recently, biliary tract cancers were relegated to orphan cancer status: rare cancers such as cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancers. These aggressive malignancies were…
- 209. Interview with Dr Kerry Jewell · 1 h 7 min · Season 4 Episode 25On today's episode, we have a very special guest: Dr Kerry Jewell is a nuclear medicine physician, medical advocate and very good friend of the show, who recently published her…
- 208. ASCO 2026 - The Plenary Episode - Part 3 · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 24This episode is the ASCO 2026 Plenary Episode. This week, all of the pivotal, game-changing, life-changing trials are discussed here. Some describe the plenary session as…
- 207. ASCO 2026 - Agents of the Future - Part 2 · 1 h 4 min · Season 4 Episode 23This week, Josh and Michael's ASCO 2026 coverage looks at "Agents of the Future", trials of intrigue, promise and potential beyond its status. This episode also sheds light on…
- 206. ASCO 2026 - Part 1 · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 22ASCO 2026 is done, and Michael and Josh have created a marathon episode for you all. This week we cover "Agents of the Present", where we summarise all the important trials with…
- 205. ESTRO update with A/Prof Steven David · 23 min · Season 4 Episode 21This week, we take a quick trip to Stockholm, Sweden, where ESTRO (European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology) took place several weeks ago. A/Prof Steven David digs deep…
- 204. Jake Messier on Living with Metastatic Male Breast Cancer · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 20This episode tells the story of how one man, Jake Messier, who is living with metastatic male breast cancer, is challenging the stigma surrounding this disease, which affects 1%…
- 203. Back to Basics - Early Pancreatic Cancer · 26 min · Season 4 Episode 19This week, we take a "back to the future" look at the early-stage pancreatic cancer phase, a relatively stagnant area in terms of pivotal trials. The two trials are the ESPAC4…
- 202. Back to Basics - Advanced Pancreatic Cancer · 22 min · Season 4 Episode 18Today, we accidentally skipped early pancreatic cancer and jumped straight to advanced pancreatic cancer. It was a sombre episode, with clinicians and advocates screaming for…
- 201. Back to Basics - Advanced Gastric/GOJ Cancer · 28 min · Season 4 Episode 17On today's episode, Josh and Michael "advance" in their ongoing GI journey, as Michael continuously insists on saying, to discuss advanced gastric and GOJ cancer. Historically…
- 200. Back to Basics - Early Gastric Cancer · 29 min · Season 4 Episode 16This week, as we enter our 200th episode, Michael and Josh continue their journey through the alimentary canal, exploring the world of stomach cancer. Gastric cancer has been…
- 199. Back to Basics - Metastatic Colorectal Cancer - last line options · 24 min · Season 4 Episode 15Good therapeutic options for metastatic colorectal cancer are limited after the fluoropyrimidine-based options are exhausted. This week, we explore the role of…
