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Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind

Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind

By: Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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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.

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Michael Fernando and Josh Hurwitz
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Episodes
  • 156. Back to Basics - Prostate Cancer - Biochemical Recurrence and Oligometastatic Disease Control
    May 17 2025

    As we "EMBARK" on our next Prostate Cancer adventure via the "SOLAR" system to "SATURN," Michael and Josh explore the idea of biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer and the role of radiotherapy in tumour-directed therapy for de novo versus recurrent PSMA PET–defined oligo-M1 prostate cancer. Both excellent studies raise the question of newer technologies and how we apply this information to trials that already exist.


    Studies discussed in the episode:

    EMBARK

    SOLAR/SATURN


    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


    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.


    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have access to the episode at the same time you do and have no editorial control over the content.



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    24 mins
  • 155. Back to Basics - Theranostics and Prostate Cancer
    May 10 2025

    Marie Curie's life work laid the foundations for theranostics. This week, we talk about Lutetium, a rare earth metal, and its role in Prostate Cancer. Lutetium-177 PSMA therapy is a radiation therapy that targets prostate cancer. It is used in the advanced, metastatic, and castrate-resistant space. Lutetium is bound to a protein called PSMA. PSMA is overexpressed in many prostate cancers and can be used to target these cancer cells via the membrane antigen.


    Studies discussed in the episode:

    UpFrontPSMA

    VISION trial (and a bit on TheraP


    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


    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.


    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have access to the episode at the same time you do and have no editorial control over the content.



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

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    24 mins
  • 154. Back to Basics - Non Metastatic and Metastatic Prostate Cancer - The Journey Continues
    May 3 2025

    Prostate Cancer has a multitude of presentations, but when metastatic, it usually spreads directly to the lymph nodes or the bones. This episode focuses on the contentious definition of "M0 Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC)", also known as Nonmetastatic CRPC. Does this definition exist, and what role will PSMA PET have in this cohort of patients? The second trial, TITAN looks at apalutamide, another ARPI/ARSI and how it compares to it's cousins who are fighting for the top spot in the prostate cancer world.


    Studies discussed in the episode:

    ARAMIS

    TITAN


    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


    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.


    Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind is recorded with the support of education grants from our foundation partners Pfizer, Gilead Pharmaceuticals and Merck Pharmaceuticals. Our partners have access to the episode at the same time you do and have no editorial control over the content.




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

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    22 mins

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