Advances in Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment

Michelle Kuznicki, MD, a gynecologic oncologist, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to talk about fertility-sparing surgery for early-stage cervical cancer. Drawing from her systematic review of oncologic and pregnancy outcomes associated with various surgical techniques, Dr. Kuznicki talks about the shift towards less invasive procedures, highlighting the importance of aligning surgical options with the patient's reproductive goals.

Hematologist, Shahzad Raza, MD, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to talk about the evolving understanding of smoldering multiple myeloma. Listen as Dr. Raza discusses the challenges in risk stratification, complexities of treatment decisions, and the need for close patient monitoring and education.

The Cancer Advances podcast is joined by Dr. Eileen Slavin, DO, a physiatrist specializing in oncology rehabilitation, to discuss the important role of oncology rehabilitation services in cancer recovery. Listen as Dr. Slavin explains the significance of prehabilitation, collaboration with physical therapy and palliative care, and how the field is evolving.

Brian T. Hill, MD, PhD, Co-Director of the Lymphoid Malignancies Program at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss advances in mantle cell lymphoma. Listen as Dr. Hill highlights current treatments and how promising strategies like BTK inhibitors and CAR T-cell therapy are being used. He also addresses challenges such as TP-53 mutations, discusses potential advancements, and emphasizes the importance of individualized treatment approaches.

Mailey Wilks, CNP, APP manager at the Taussig Cancer Center, and Heather Koniarczyk, CNP, Director of Advanced Practice, join the Cancer Advances Podcast to discuss the implementation and success of a Virtual Anemia Clinic. The clinic was developed to address the increased demand for anemia consult requests and aim to reduce average wait times. Listen as they explain how the virtual platform allows for convenient and timely consultations, a 70% retention rate, and the plans for future expansions.

Associate Director of the Gamma Knife Center at Cleveland Clinic, Samuel Chao, MD, joins the Cancer Advances Podcast to talk about the evolution of gamma knife technology. Listen as Dr. Chao takes us through gamma knife's history, the current advantages and considerations, as well as potential future advances in the field.

Shauna Campbell, DO, Radiation Oncologist and Co-Director of the Cleveland Clinic Sarcoma Program joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss ultra-hypofractionated radiotherapy for soft tissue sarcoma. Listen as Dr. Campbell explains the advancements, outcomes, and considerations of this innovative approach, referencing her meta-analysis that was presented at the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 2023 Annual Meeting.

Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, pulmonologist and Section Leader for Thoracic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss the development of blood tests to screen for lung cancer. Listen as Dr. Mazzone explains the intricacies of DNA analysis within these tests, offering insights into their potential to detect lung cancer and alleviate barriers to screenings.

Sudha Amarnath, MD, Co-Director of the Gynecologic Cancer Program, joins the Cancer Advances podcast during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to share insights on how to improve the quality of care for cervical cancer patients. Listen as Dr. Amarnath talks about the metrics considered for improvement, including tumor board presentations, pathology reviews, imaging protocols, and socioeconomic support. With a focus on multidisciplinary care, Dr. Amarnath explains the implementation of a weekly cervical cancer huddle at Cleveland Clinic to optimize the continuum of care.

Laura Shoemaker, DO, Chair of Palliative and Supportive Care at Cleveland Clinic, joins the Cancer Advances podcast to discuss navigating difficult conversations in the field of oncology. Listen as Dr. Shoemaker shares valuable insights into the essential elements for handling hard discussions, including empathy, validating emotions, and the importance of fostering a relationship built on trust.