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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
  • 182. ESMO Awards - Episode 2
    Nov 26 2025

    ESMO 2025 continues this week with coverage including early breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer and gynaecological malignancies. A mammoth episode covering giants and pioneers of the oncology world.


    Studies:

    SOLTI-RIBOLARIS

    POSITIVE

    monarchE:

    DESTINY-Breast11

    evERA

    ASCENT-03

    TROPION-Breast02 trial

    ROSELLA

    DICE trial

    ENGOT-ov65/KEYNOTE-B96 study

    ROSELLA


    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. Virtual participation with ESMO was provided by MSD. 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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    42 mins
  • 182. ESMO Awards - Episode 1
    Nov 15 2025

    After a short break for some pretty major life changes (more details in the episode), Josh and Michael return to tackle the best and brightest of ESMO 2025. With support from MSD, our dynamic duo play host to the inaugural Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind Awards. Today, they look at studies in pre-clinical science, supportive care and rare cancers to find their favourite studies amidst the goldmine that was this year's European Oncology Extravaganza.


    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. Virtual participation with ESMO was provided by MSD. 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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    34 mins
  • 181. Back to Basics - Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
    Oct 18 2025

    In this episode, the focus shifts away from the more "garden-variety" non-small cell lung cancer and to its less common, frequently more aggressive sibling, small cell lung cancer. Here, Josh and Michael examine the management of limited-stage small cell lung cancer, which while accounting for a minority of cases, is no less interesting and potentially confusing.


    Studies discussed in this episode:

    PCI Meta Analysis

    ADRIATIC


    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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