West Wind (Audio)

Sarah Mojarad: Social Media Training in Science and Medicine Apr 06, 2020

Host Dr. Jack West speaks with Sarah Mojarad, communications expert training scientists and medical students in how to integrate social media and build an online brand to extend the reach of their work while maintaining professionalism.

Cancer Care in a Pandemic: Challenging the Status Quo Mar 30, 2020

Dr. Jack West, medical oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center, considers how the risks & new medical landscape borne of COVID-19 is streamlining cancer care in some constructive ways and bringing overdue advances to how we run clinics & meetings.

Dr. Christian Rolfo: Living and Working in 3 Continents, Now Working on Early Therapeutics, Liquid Biopsies, & Global Oncology Mar 23, 2020

Dr. Christian Rolfo, now at University of Maryland after training in Argentina, Italy, & other parts of Europe, speaks with Dr. West about his focus on phase I clinical trials & liquid biopsies, and having close connections with people around the world.

Dr. Nate Pennell: Social Media, Virtual Learning, and Medical Mega-Conferences Mar 16, 2020

Host Jack West speaks with Dr. Nate Pennell of Cleveland Clinic about his path into thoracic oncology, the role of social media, & uncertainty about larger medical conferences & a growing place for virtual learning in the wake of a COVID-19 pandemic.

Drs. Jack West and Charu Aggarwal: New Data on Liquid Biopsies, Tumor Mutational Burden, and Choosing Optimal Systemic Therapy Today Mar 09, 2020

Dr. Charu Aggarwal from University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center joins Dr. Jack West to discuss new data on plasma-based testing for tumor mutational burden (TMB) & the current state of liquid biopsies, TMB, & immunotherapy-based options today.

Dr. Jarushka Naidoo: South African TV Personality, Dublin Medical Trainee, Shakespearean Stage Actor, and Johns Hopkins Immunotherapy Toxicity Expert Mar 02, 2020

Dr. Jarushka Naidoo, medical oncologist at Johns Hopkins, speaks with host Jack West about her path from childhood TV star in South Africa, to medical training and stage acting in Dublin, to US-based expert on toxicities of cancer immunotherapy.

Dr. Jack West: Exploring and Explaining the Shortcomings in Molecular Testing and Execution of Targeted Therapy Feb 24, 2020

Host Jack West reviews the gulf between the best evidence-based cancer care guidelines & performance in broad clinical practice, exploring contributing factors & potential new models to improve US-based molecular oncology practice.

Dr. Alfredo Addeo: Lessons Learned from Practicing Oncology in Multiple European Countries Feb 17, 2020

Dr. Alfredo Addeo, Sr Oncology Consultant at Geneva University Hospital, chats with Dr. Jack West about his path of growing up in Italy, moving to the UK, then Switzerland, & his adventures practicing medicine in different cultures & health care systems.

Dr. Brandon Mahal: Rising from a Youth of Gang Culture and Dodging Bullets to Harvard Medical School and Beyond Feb 10, 2020

Host Jack West traces the remarkable path of Dr. Brandon Mahal from disadvantaged childhood immersed in gang culture to UCLA, then Harvard Medical School, training in radiation oncology, & a promising career focused on cancer care disparities.

Dr. Marina Garassino: Navigating a Path to Leadership in Thoracic Oncology Research and Education in Italy Feb 03, 2020

Host Jack West chats with Dr. Marina Garassino, lung cancer specialist in Milan, about how she developed her interest in lung cancer and clinical research as a single mother of two daughters, as well as how she prioritizes mentorship of women trainees.

Dr. Petros Grivas: The Journey from Greece to the US, and the Difficult Question of When to Move Jan 27, 2020

Dr. Petros Grivas, genitourinary (GU) cancer expert at the Univ of Washington/Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, describes his path from Greece to the US, his compulsion to deliver, & the challenge of deciding when to stay vs. move on for new opportunities.

Dr. Nina Niu Sanford (Pt 2): Integrating Parenthood with the Transition to Young Attending Building a Clinical and Research Focus Jan 20, 2020

Host Dr. Jack West chats with Dr. Nina Niu Sanford, radiation oncologist at UT-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, about her efforts to weave her commitments to her young family into her efforts to define her clinical & research trajectory.

Dr. Nina Niu Sanford (Pt 1): The Cultural and Educational Journey from Beijing to Boston to Dallas Jan 13, 2020

Dr. Nina Niu Sanford, radiation oncologist at UT-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, speaks with host Jack West about moving from China in childhood, being raised in Boston, & the path into radiation oncology.

Dr. Stacy Gray (Pt 2): Overcoming Hurdles in Broader Use of Molecular Testing in Oncology Jan 06, 2020

Host Dr. Jack West chats with Dr. Stacy Gray, expert in molecular testing patterns and attitudes, about current hurdles in broad adoption of comprehensive testing in cancer care, as well as ways to overcome them.

Dr. Stacy Gray (Pt 1): Career Path and an Early Interest in Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing Dec 30, 2019

Dr. Stacy Gray from City of Hope Cancer Center speaks to host Jack West about the evolution of her career focus on adoption of and attitudes about molecular testing, including an early interest in direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing.

Dr. Sanjay Popat (Pt 2): Precision Medicine and Therapy in a Nationalized, Regulated System Dec 23, 2019

Dr. Jack West speaks with London-based thoracic oncology expert Dr. Sanjay Popat about delivering the best molecular testing & cancer care possible in a nationalized system limited by cost concerns, & looming uncertainties around Brexit.

Dr. Sanjay Popat (Pt 1): The Path to Leadership in Thoracic Oncology in the UK Dec 16, 2019

Dr. Sanjay Popat from London, UK chats with host Jack West about his background growing up in London, medical and oncology training in the UK, and how he entered into thoracic oncology as a career focus.

Dr. Fumiko Chino (Pt 2): Studying and Raising Awareness of Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care Dec 12, 2019

Host Dr. Jack West speaks with Dr. Fumiko Chino, radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and caregiver to a young spouse who died of cancer, about the under-appreciated but severe and shame-inducing impact of cost and financial toxicity among families of patients with cancer.

Dr. Fumiko Chino (Pt 1): The Challenges of Serving as a Caregiver to a Young Spouse with Cancer Dec 09, 2019

Dr. Fumiko Chino, radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, describes to host Jack West the impact of a mother as a successful radiation oncologist, & the many struggles of serving as a caregiver to a young adult spouse with cancer.

Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko (Pt 2): Focusing on Thoracic Oncology & Building a Career at Emory Dec 05, 2019

Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko of Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University speaks with Dr. Jack West about his decision to retrain in oncology, the draw he felt to thoracic oncology and small cell lung cancer, & a few cultural challenges he felt along the way.

Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko (Pt 1): Growing Up & Training in Nigeria, then Germany, Before Heading to US Dec 02, 2019

Host Jack West speaks with Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko of Emory University, who traces his childhood & medical training in Nigeria as a pathologist, followed by a move to Düsseldorf, Germany before settling in the US & re-training in oncology.

Dr. Tatiana Prowell (Pt 3): Shaping Oncology Research & Education through the Vail Workshop, ASCO, Mentoring, and Social Media Nov 27, 2019

Dr. Jack West chats with breast cancer specialist & ASCO Annual Meeting Education Committee chair Dr. Tatiana Prowell about how she engages oncologists & patients alike through live teaching, longitudinal mentoring, & social media.

Dr. Tatiana Prowell (Pt 2): The Appeal of a Focus on Breast Cancer & Working at FDA Alongside Clinical Practice and Research Nov 25, 2019

Dr. Tatiana Prowell of Johns Hopkins & US FDA speaks with host Dr. Jack West about how she came to focus on breast cancer, her path to working at FDA, & how her clinical practice & research complement her regulatory work & vice versa.

Dr. Tatiana Prowell (Pt 1): The Serendipitous Path to Career, Family, and Selecting What to Say No To Nov 18, 2019

Dr. Tatiana Prowell, breast cancer specialist at Johns Hopkins Univ/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center & the US FDA, traces her meandering path into medicine & discusses the struggle to choose what to say no to when balancing career & personal life commitments.

Dr. Brendon Stiles (Pt 2): Evolving Standards and Open Controversies in Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer Nov 14, 2019

Thoracic surgeon Brendon Stiles, MD, speaks with host Jack West about alternatives to open surgery for smaller lung cancers, which patients with locally advanced NSCLC should undergo surgery, and whether we should aim to "downstage" patients with marginally resectable or unresectable lung cancer.

Dr. Brendon Stiles (Pt 1): Childhood on the Farm, the Intellectual and Personal Call to Fight Lung Cancer, and Engaging in MedTwitter "Fight Club" Nov 11, 2019

Host Jack West speaks with cardiothoracic surgeon Brendon Stiles, MD, who describes his path from being raised on a farm in rural VA to cancer research and surgery in NYC, & how debating medicine outside of your echo chamber raises everyone's game.

Dr. Jean-Charles (Pt 2): Transitioning from Life in Paris to the US and from Academia to Industry Nov 07, 2019

Dr. Jean-Charles Soria reviews the challenge in academic research of "champagne dreams on a beer budget", his decision to pursue a research leadership role at AZ, & shares his vision of a future of molecular oncology & a growing role for liquid biopsies.

Dr. Jean-Charles (Pt 1): A Personal and Career Path Shaped by the Harrowing Effects of Illness Nov 04, 2019

Jean-Charles Soria, MD, PhD, Senior VP of R&D Oncology at AZ, traces his path from Bolivia to France to the US & how he was influenced by his sister's struggle with ALL to enter medicine & oncology, as well as the humbling impact of his own son's illness.

Dr. Benjamin Besse: National Collaboration Throughout France to Accelerate Precision Medicine Research in Cancer Care Oct 31, 2019

Dr. Benjamin Besse, Head of Medical Oncology at Institut Gustave Roussy, reviews his path into oncology & describes how strong national programs & a collaborative oncology community conduct translational research together across France.

Dr. Reshma Jagsi (Pt 2): Identifying and Addressing Gender-Based Disparities in Medical Career Paths Oct 28, 2019

Dr. Reshma Jagsi, radiation oncologist at University of Michigan, discusses her work on gender equity and disparities in medicine along with the challenges in overcoming them with host Dr. Jack West.

Dr. Reshma Jagsi (Pt 1): How a Government Major Who Worked in the White House Became Drawn into Medicine Oct 24, 2019

Dr. Reshma Jagsi, radiation oncologist at University of Michigan, speaks with Dr. Jack West about her parents settling in Texas, her childhood, her move to Harvard to study government, & shaping her career & personal life priorities.

Dr. Ben Solomon: A Journey from Sri Lanka to Zambia to Australia Oct 21, 2019

Dr. Ben Solomon, thoracic oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia, recounts unique aspects of cancer care in Australia & his circuitous path from Sri Lanka to Zambia and Colorado before settling in Australia.

Dr. Yuman Fong (Pt 2): Multidisciplinary Cancer Care, and Redefining the Role of Local Therapy in Metastatic Cancer Oct 17, 2019

Host Jack West speaks with Dr. Yuman Fong, surgical oncologist at City of Hope, about a multidisciplinary approach to metastatic cancer that includes local therapies to improve survival & potentially cure selected patients with colon & other cancers.

Dr. Yuman Fong (Pt 1): Balancing Professional and Personal Life Along the Path to a Career in Surgical Oncology Oct 14, 2019

Dr. Yuman Fong, surgical oncologist at City of Hope Cancer Center, recounts how he defined career goals, the experience of raising 3 daughters in NYC with a wife who is a successful lawyer, & his efforts to balance his work with personal commitments.

Dr. Tony SK Mok: A Few Things You Probably Knew About Him, and a Bunch More You Didn't Oct 10, 2019

Dr. Tony Mok of the Chinese University of Hong Kong reflects with host Dr. Jack West on his circuitous career path that led him back to Hong Kong after training in Edmonton & Toronto, as well as the exciting career opportunities he has cultivated.

Ivy Elkins & Jill Feldman (Pt 3): Patient Advocates Working with Physicians and Professional Societies Oct 07, 2019

Lung cancer advocates Ivy Elkins and Jill Feldman talk with Dr. West about the role of cancer patient advocates working with researchers, attending professional conferences, as well as how different cultures manage a life-threatening cancer diagnosis.

Ivy Elkins & Jill Feldman (Pt 2): Cancer Support and Education from Fellow Patients, Locally and Online Oct 03, 2019

Lung cancer advocates Jill Feldman and Ivy Elkins discuss the value in terms of both needed support & information sharing from fellow patients, whether in direct local contact or via online connections, & value of the EGFR Resisters group.

Ivy Elkins & Jill Feldman (Pt 1): Finding Your Footing in the Face of a New Lung Cancer Diagnosis Sep 30, 2019

Lung cancer patient advocates Ivy Elkins & Jill Feldman reflect with host Dr. Jack West on the difficulties of facing a new diagnosis of lung cancer, navigating the work-up, developing a treatment plan, & connecting with fellow patients.

Dr. Narjust Duma (Pt 2): Forging Connections among Latinas in Medicine, and among Women in Hematology & Oncology via Social Media Sep 26, 2019

Host Jack West chats with Dr. Narjust Duma about her activity on social media, her Latinas in Medicine initiative, her work on gender equity, and the connections she has forged through the Women in Hematology & Oncology Facebook group.

Dr. Narjust Duma (Pt 1): From Venezuela and the Dominican Republic to Minnesota and Wisconsin Sep 23, 2019

Dr. Narjust Duma recounts her childhood and early education in South America & Central America, followed by her transition to additional training in the US, including fellowship at Mayo Clinic and a new faculty position at the University of Wisconsin.

Dr. Cathy Eng (Pt 2): Controversies and Open Questions in GI Oncology Sep 19, 2019

Dr. West asks Dr. Cathy Eng, Co-Director of GI Oncology at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, about several debated questions in management in GI oncology, ranging from liver resections in colorectal cancer to HIPEC to optimal aggressive chemo regimens.

Dr. Cathy Eng (Pt 1): Beloved GI Oncologist and Bad-Ass Kickboxer Sep 16, 2019

Dr. Cathy Eng, GI oncologist at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, discusses growing up as a rare Asian child in Phoenix, her path into MD Anderson & then Vanderbilt, her dedication to running and now kickboxing, & rising in her field as a woman.

Chris Draft & Tabitha Paccione (Pt 2): The Strength of a Lung Cancer Community, Live and Online Sep 12, 2019

Lung cancer advocate Chris Draft & cancer survival Tabitha Paccione speak with host Jack West about the momentum & energy of the lung cancer community, both online and in real life, along with the remaining challenges to maintaining momentum.

Chris Draft & Tabitha Paccione (Pt 1): Facing a New Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Sep 09, 2019

Dr. Jack West speaks with NFL player & lung cancer activist Chris Draft, as well as lung cancer survivor Tabitha Paccione, about the devastating experience of facing a new, unexpected diagnosis of lung cancer, then building a team & moving forward.

Dr. Miriam (Mimi) Knoll (Pt. 2): Reaching a Broad Audience on Social & Mass Media Sep 05, 2019

Host Jack West & Dr. Mimi Knoll explore the ways in which she uses both social media & other media channels to reach a professional and lay public audience to address tough questions of gender equity & work-life balance as a physician leader.

Dr. Miriam (Mimi) Knoll (Pt. 1): Her Upbringing in an Unusually Medical Household Sep 03, 2019

Radiation oncologist Miriam Knoll traces her family’s history in medicine, raised by two physicians and living in a household that also served as a medical clinic, while also describing the experience of having children early in her career path.

Dr. David Palma (Pt 2): Controversies and Open Questions in Radiation Oncology Aug 29, 2019

Dr. Jack West & Dr. David Palma, expert radiation oncologist in London, Ontario, discuss challenges in delivering radiation in Canada as well debates in radiation oncology care ranging from proton beam radiation to SBRT for oligometastatic NSCLC.

Dr. David Palma (Pt 1): Radiation Oncologist, Triathlete, Bestselling Author Aug 26, 2019

Dr. David Palma, radiation oncologist, traces his path into the field by way of Vancouver and Amsterdam, while touching on his becoming a triathlete and bestselling author of a book for the lay public, Taking Charge of Cancer.

Dr. Gilberto Lopes (Pt 2): The Growing Momentum of Global Oncology Aug 22, 2019

Dr. Gilberto Lopes, medical oncologist at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, chats with host Dr. Jack West about the growth of global oncology as a field, new training programs, and his role as Editor-in-Chief of ASCO’s Journal of Global Oncology.

Dr. Gilberto Lopes (Pt 1): Medical Perspective From Working on Three Continents Aug 19, 2019

Dr. Gilberto Lopes from U Miami Sylvester Comprehensive School of Medicine recounts his path from childhood & education in Brazil to training in Miami, then Singapore, back to Brazil, & his return to Univ of Miami to develop a new global oncology program.

Dr. Anne Tsao: The Path to Medicine, MD Anderson, & a Focus on Mesothelioma Aug 15, 2019

Dr. Anne Tsao reviews her early pivot from engineering to medicine, her commitment to oncology and path to training at and then forging her career development at MD Anderson Cancer Center, & the emerging research in malignant pleural mesothelioma.

Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah (Part 2): Integrating Novel Treatments and Supportive Care in a Tertiary Care Referral Center Aug 12, 2019

Drs. Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah of MD Anderson Cancer Center review the challenges of weaving supportive care & symptom management with emerging targeted therapies & other novel treatments to blend into optimal cancer care.

Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah (Part 1): Origin Story for a Great Oncology Power Couple Aug 08, 2019

Dr. West speaks with Drs. Ishwaria & Vivek Subbiah from MD Anderson about their development to focus on supportive care & investigational therapies in cancer, respectively, & how they came together as a married couple living & working together.

Dr. Tim Gilligan (Pt. 2): Improving Oncologist-Patient Communication Skills Aug 05, 2019

Dr. Timothy Gilligan and host Jack West discuss ASCO's guidelines for patient communications and Dr. Gilligan's efforts to train oncologists on effective communication with patients.

Dr. Tim Gilligan (Pt. 1): Developing a Focus on Genitourinary Oncology Aug 02, 2019

Host Jack West, MD speaks with Timothy Gilligan, MD, FASCO from Cleveland Clinic, reviewing his path into medicine & genitourinary oncology, then discussing new challenges in testicular, bladder, and prostate cancer management.

Dr. Luis Raez: A Deep Commitment to Medical Education and Leadership Jul 31, 2019

Host Dr. Jack West speaks with Dr. Luis Raez about his training in Peru, his move to Miami, and his longstanding commitment to education and leadership, especially within Florida and the Latin American medical communities.

Dr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 2): Facilitating New Research with Online Patient Groups, and the Future of Integrating AI in the Pathology Workflow Jul 29, 2019

Dr. Jack West & guest Dr. Jerad Gardner, Assoc. Professor in Pathology at Univ of Arkansas, discuss his new opportunities to conduct research in partnership with online patient groups, as well as how artificial intelligence is poised to change pathology.

Dr. Jerad Gardner (Pt 1): Pioneering How Physicians Use Social Media to Build Community & Educate Jul 26, 2019

Pathologist Jerad Gardner & host Jack West speak about what led him down his career path into pathology and how he has helped create educational content & develop a vibrant community of pathologists & other physicians on multiple social media platforms.

Dr. Hossein Borghaei (Pt 2): Reflecting on Progress & Future Directions in Immunotherapy Jul 24, 2019

Drs. Hossein Borghaei and host Jack West discuss long term outcomes in lung cancer with immunotherapy, potential utility of IO combinations, and when we can consider patients doing well on immunotherapy as cured if doing well beyond 5 years.

Dr. Hossein Borghaei (Pt 1): On His Own at 16, Journey from Tehran to Philadelphia Jul 22, 2019

Dr. Hossein Borghaei sits with Dr. Jack West and traces his difficult journey from war-torn Iran to Germary and then the US, which he made alone as a 16 year-old before having the opportunity to pursue medicine & his career in thoracic oncology.

Dr. Gideon Blumenthal (Pt 2): Working to Balance Access, Efficacy, and Safety at the FDA Jul 19, 2019

Dr. West questions Dr. Gideon Blumenthal of the FDA about how he and his team there struggle to provide timely access to emerging cancer treatments, while also debating questions of the proper thresholds for efficacy and safety.

Dr. Gideon Blumenthal (Pt 1): The Journey into Working for the FDA on Cancer Treatment Regulation Jul 17, 2019

Drs. Gideon Blumenthal & Jack West discuss his early career interests and trajectory from medical oncology training at the NIH to joining the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate oncology drugs.

Dr. Jack West on New Data Combining Radiation with Immunotherapy in Advanced NSCLC: A Brief Critical Review Jul 15, 2019

Dr. Jack West provides a brief summary of key findings & limitations of two new papers just out in JAMA Oncology (Theelen et al & Bauml et al.) that evaluate the potential benefit of preceding immunotherapy with radiation in patients with advanced NSCLC.

Dr. Sandip Patel (Pt 2): Advances and Impasses in Precision Medicine for Cancer Jul 12, 2019

Dr. Jack West speaks with Dr. Sandip Patel about how molecular oncology has changed outcomes in cancer care, but also how we face great difficulty in getting the knowledge & practice patterns out to communities.

Dr. Sandip Patel (Pt 1): The Importance of Language & Good Communication to Connect with Patients Jul 10, 2019

Drs. Sandip Patel & host Jack West track his early interest in medicine and even oncology & the importance of good communication & value of effective use of language when working with patients with cancer.

Dr. Suzanne Dahlberg: A Statistician's Perspective on the Changing Landscape of Clinical Trials in Cancer Jul 08, 2019

Dr. West speaks with Dr. Suzanne Dahlberg about her path into biostatistics, leadership in shaping trials with ECOG & Dana Farber Cancer Institute, & changing endpoints & trial designs in an era of molecular oncology.

Dr. Puneeth Iyengar (Pt 2): Open Questions and Controversies in Radiation Oncology Today Jul 05, 2019

Host Dr. Jack West questions Dr.. Puneeth Iyengar, radiation oncologist at UT-Southwestern, about proton beam radiation therapy, risks & benefits of cranial irradiation, & local ablative therapy for local consolidation therapy for oligometastatic disease.

Dr. Puneeth Iyengar (Pt 1): The Appeal of Entering Radiation Oncology, & How the Field is Evolving Jul 03, 2019

Dr. Puneeth Iyengar talks with Dr. Jack West about growing up Indian in Louisiana, his training path from Boston to New York before returning to Texas, his entry into radiation oncology, & how the field is adapting to changes in cancer care.

Dr. Esther Choo (Pt 2): Gender Equity in Medicine, Social Media & Mass Media Jul 01, 2019

Dr. Jack West speaks with Dr. Esther Choo, academic ER specialist at OHSU in Portland, about her commitment to gender equity in medicine, gender & racial disparities, social & mass media outreach, & her leadership in the Times Up Healthcare movement.

Dr. Esther Choo (Pt 1): Medical Care & Social Policy in the ER Jun 28, 2019

Dr. Esther Choo, ER Physician at OHSU in Portland, speaks with Dr. Jack West about being an outsider growing up, as well as her path into medicine & interest in emergency medicine, where care intersects with broad social issues.

Dr. William Dale (Pt 2): Integrating Supportive Care with Aggressive Anti-Cancer Therapies Jun 26, 2019

Drs. William Dale & Jack West, both from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, reflect on the challenges of having patients & fellow health care professionals welcome integration of supportive care alongside aggressive anti-cancer treatments.

Dr. William Dale (Pt 1): Developing a Focus on Supportive Care and Geriatric Oncology Jun 24, 2019

Dr. William Dale from City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center discusses with host Jack West how he became interested in supportive care & geriatric oncology, as well as societal biases in treating older patients.

Dr. Chadi Nabhan (Pt 2): Reflecting on Career Priorities, Struggling to Say No, & Defining a Place for Real World Evidence in Cancer Treatments Jun 21, 2019

Dr. Chadi Nabhan & host Jack West consider the challenge of pruning career activities after struggling to define priorities & say no to opportunities; Dr. Nabhan reviews the value of real world evidence in evaluating cancer treatments.

Dr. Chadi Nabhan (Pt 1): Reviewing the Path in a Medical Career from Clinic to the Business of Health Care Jun 19, 2019

Dr. Chadi Nabhan speaks with host Jack West & reviews his circuitous course from medical training in Syria to lymphoma specialist & rising administrator in Chicago to his decision to pursue an MBA, leading him into a world of the business of health care.

Dr. Lecia Sequist (Pt. 2): Post-ASCO Debrief & Efforts with IASLC Jun 17, 2019

Lecia Sequist, MD, MPH of Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School debriefs with host Dr. Jack West about key ASCO 2019 findings in EGFR mutation-positive NSCLC & her campaign for the IASLC Board of Directors.

Dr. Lecia Sequist (Pt. 1): Combining Interests in Science and Practical Issues in Cancer Care Jun 14, 2019

Lecia Sequist, MD, MPH of Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School speaks with Dr. Jack West about the trajectory of her early career and focusing on both the science of medicine & practical concerns while speaking out on social media.

Dr. Monty Pal: From an Early Commitment to Medicine Down the Path to ASCO & GU Oncology Leadership Jun 11, 2019

Dr. Sumanta (Monty) Pal of City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center describes his precocious entry into medicine, the tremendous opportunities it has afforded him in ASCO leadership and GU oncology, his commitment to mentorship, & his work/life balance.

Dr. Heather Wakelee: Prioritizing Mentorship & Leadership in Thoracic Oncology Jun 07, 2019

Drs. Heather Wakelee and Jack West review how she entered & became a leader in thoracic oncology, her prioritization of mentorship, & her efforts to continue the strong momentum of the International Association of the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).

Dr. Ross Camidge (Pt 2): NCCN Guidelines, New Research Initiatives, & Partnering with Patient Groups Jun 04, 2019

Dr. West speaks with Dr. Ross Camidge about the experience of contributing to the NCCN guidelines, developing the ATOMIC network as a novel platform for lung cancer research, & the increasing importance of online patient molecularly defined groups.

Dr. Ross Camidge (Pt 1): Working at the Forefront of Developing New Targets and New Therapies May 31, 2019

Dr. Ross Camidge from the University of Colorado discusses his career trajectory, how cancer research in narrow molecularly defined populations has evolved, challenges in molecular oncology practice, & the brain as a new frontier for treatment efficacy.

Dr. Mark Lewis (Pt. 3): Raising a Family while Managing a Familial Cancer Syndrome May 28, 2019

Dr. Mark Lewis and host Jack West reflect on the personal decisions involved with having children with the uncertainty of a familial cancer syndrome, as well as the power of connectivity through medical discussions on social media.

Dr. Mark Lewis (Pt. 2): Managing My Cancer Diagnosis, from Watchful Waiting to a Whipple Procedure May 24, 2019

Dr Jack West & guest Mark Lewis discuss the evolution of his cancer as his care evolves from watchful waiting to a decision to pursue a Whipple procedure, the challenges of recovery, & his approach to discussing his own experiences with his patients.

Dr. Mark Lewis (Pt. 1): The Fateful Path to a Medical Career and Self-Diagnosis May 21, 2019

Dr. Mark Lewis and host Jack West trace back from his father's surprise diagnosis of cancer to his own path into medicine, ultimately his self-diagnosis with a familial genetic syndrome.

Dr. Greg Riely (Pt 2): Should local ablation therapy in oligometastatic or oligoprogressing cancer be incorporated into routine practice? May 17, 2019

Dr. Greg Riely from MSKCC and Dr. Jack West review the changing role for plasma NGS and local ablation therapy (LAT) for oligometastic disease (OMD) or oligoprogressing advanced NSCLC in clinical practice.

Dr. Greg Riely (Pt 1): Current Practice & Challenges in Execution of Genomic Testing in Lung Cancer Treatment May 14, 2019

Dr. Greg Riely from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) chats with Dr. Jack West about current standards in molecular testing for advanced NSCLC & potential challenges in execution in translating the promise of genomics into broad practice.

Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay (Pt. 2): Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Telemedicine, and Other New Technologies to Improve Pathology Globally May 10, 2019

Dr. Jack West & pulmonary pathologist Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD from the Cleveland Clinic discuss changing workflows in pathology introduced by artificial intelligence, telemedicine, & new digital platforms for education & support.

Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay (Pt. 1): Medical Education & Outreach in the Age of Social Media May 07, 2019

Dr. Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, pathologist at Cleveland Clinic, speaks with Dr. Jack West about the strong pathology community on Twitter and how social media are providing new opportunities to share information and create broader medical communities.

Dr. Bishal Gyawali (Part 2): The Cancer Ground-Shot, Enforcing Common Sense, and Stirring the Pot While Rethinking Dubious Standards in Cancer Care May 03, 2019

Dr. Bishal Gyawali and Dr. Jack West discuss the concept of a "cancer ground-shot," challenges to enforce common sense in oncology, and questions about low standards for FDA approvals that may not truly improve outcomes for patients with cancer.

Dr. Bishal Gyawali (Part 1): Truly Global Perspective on Oncology Care, from Kathmandu to Canada Apr 30, 2019

Dr. Bishal Gyawali speaks with Dr. West about his trajectory from medical trainee in Nepal to an international authority on evidence-based cancer care, how his path has shaped his professional priorities, & how social media has provided new opportunities.

Dr. Charu Aggarwal (Part 2): Building a Career and Family Life Together, Overcoming Barriers Apr 26, 2019

Dr. Charu Aggarwal discusses with Dr. West how she and her colleagues at Univ. of Pennsylvania can develop their own careers alongside each other, #medTwitter, how she navigates work-life balance, & the improving support for women in heme/onc.

Dr. Charu Aggarwal (Part 1): Growing Momentum for Plasma-Based NGS Testing in Advanced NSCLC Apr 23, 2019

Dr. West & Charu Aggarwal from University of Pennsylvania reviews data from her own group & other centers, demonstrating increasing practical utility & remaining limitations of liquid biopsy testing for molecular markers in advanced NSCLC.

Dr. Jack West: Why the Broader FDA Approval of First Pembrolizumab Monotherapy based on KEYNOTE-042 is an Invitation to Inferior Care in Advanced NSCLC Apr 19, 2019

Dr. Jack West reviews why the new FDA approval of first line pembrolizumab monotherapy for the 1-49% PD-L1 subgroup won on a technicality and now offers a clearly inferior choice compared to far better existing standards for patients with low tumor PD-L1.

Dr. Jed Gorden (Part 2): Defining the Role of Interventional Pulmonology in a New Era of Lung Cancer Management Apr 16, 2019

Drs. Jed Gorden and Jack West reflect on the evolving field of interventional pulmonology and their role not only in performing biopsies but also in longitudinally managing pleural effusions and pulmonary complications in patients with lung cancer.

Dr. Jed Gorden (Part 1): Rolling Out Chest CT Screening and Pulmonary Workups into the Real World Beyond Tertiary Care Centers Apr 12, 2019

Dr. Jed Gorden speaks with Dr. Jack West, reviewing the obstacles limiting broader adoption of lung cancer screening in practice and how novel approaches are needed to reach areas outside of tertiary care hospitals.

Weighing the clinical significance of new clinical trial results with immunotherapy in stage III and IV NSCLC Apr 09, 2019

Drs. Jack West & Corey Langer debate the criteria for adopting early clinical data as practice-changing as immunotherapy trials in locally advanced & metastatic NSCLC are reported.

Dr. Gil Morgan (Part 2): Overcoming Barriers in Cancer Care Delivery, Smoking Cessation, & Lung Cancer Screening Globally Apr 05, 2019

Dr. Jack West & Sweden-based Dr. Gil Morgan discuss disparities in access & overall quality of cancer care, challenges in smoking cessation efforts, & the limited impact of lung cancer screening internationally.

Dr. Gil Morgan (Part 1): Social Media & Digital Education Cultivating a Global Oncology Community Apr 02, 2019

Dr. Jack West & Sweden-based Dr. Gil Morgan reflect on how social media are forging new conversations & educational opportunities for the global oncology community, as well as the marked differences in cancer care & medical practice in the US vs. Sweden.

Dr. Giorgio Scagliotti: Shaping the Transformation of Thoracic Oncology Mar 29, 2019

Drs. Jack West & Giorgio Scagliotti discuss the rapid evolution of lung cancer management as well as the practical bottlenecks & challenges limiting the quality of lung cancer care globally.

Dr. Alex Drilon: Clinical Research and the Changing Practice of Managing Molecularly-Defined, Narrow Subgroups Mar 26, 2019

Drs. Jack West & Alex Drilon, from Memorial Sloan-Kettering, discuss opportunities & challenges of studying narrow molecularly-defined patient subgroups, (MET, RET, TRK, & others), along with the increasingly active role of online patient groups.

Drs. Christine Hann & Stephen Liu: Moving the Needle in Small Cell Lung Cancer Mar 22, 2019

Dr. Jack West & guests, Drs. Christine Hann from Johns Hopkins & Stephen Liu from Georgetown, review recent potentially practice-changing results in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) & consider the challenges & future prospects for the SCLC landscape.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected